Today Ana and myself celebrate our wedding anniversary! These years have been absolutely fantastic. We both have grown in so many ways. But this times hasn’t always been rosy, we’ve had our ups and downs, we’ve had our fair share of challenges. But as the quote on top says, we’ve been by each other’s sideContinue reading “Reflections on our Marriage”
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Being the right person
Quite a few of my friends are at the stage of looking out for the right person to settle down with. Most of the time we are comparing ourselves to others, whether it is with our spouses or spouse-to-be, or families or colleagues at work, or friends. We catch ourselves saying wish I was onContinue reading “Being the right person”
The Floor Maid at the Tewksbury Institute
Dr. Frank Mayfield was touring Tewksbury Institute when, on his way out, he accidentally collided with an elderly floor maid. To cover the awkward moment Dr. May field started asking questions. “How long have you worked here?” “I’ve worked here almost since the place opened,” the maid replied. “What can you tell me about theContinue reading “The Floor Maid at the Tewksbury Institute”
Coffee on the Wall
One evening I was in a well-known coffee shop with my friend in a neighboring town of Venice, Italy, the city which is known as the city of lights and water. As we were enjoying our precious time, an old man entered and sat at an empty table next to us. He called the waiter andContinue reading “Coffee on the Wall”
Only Time Can Understand Love
Once upon a time, there was an island where all the feelings lived: Happiness, Sadness, Knowledge, and all of the others, including Love. One day it was announced to the feelings that the island was going to sink, so they all need to vacate it as soon as possible. All the feelings prepared their boatsContinue reading “Only Time Can Understand Love”
Price of a Miracle
A little girl ran to her bedroom and pulled out her piggy bank from a secret drawer in her closet. She broke the piggy bank and took the change and counted it carefully. Three times, even. The total has to be exactly perfect as there shouldn’t be any chance for mistake here. She carefully placedContinue reading “Price of a Miracle”
Sitting with the broken
When you think about all the kings and leaders that have ruled throughout human history, few, if any of them, are regarded as people worth following. But look to nearly any religion, major or minor, and you’ll find a fairly common theme. Their messiahs and prophets, while very much human and fallible, all worked towardContinue reading “Sitting with the broken”
Intimacy with the Almighty
I still can’t wrap my head around the fact that we have a chance to connect at such a deep level with the almighty, to get intimate with an infinite force! God gave us free will to choose Him, an invitation, respecting our choices, without wanting to control us. Want intimacy with Him? Then makeContinue reading “Intimacy with the Almighty”
The Teacher’s Hand
Thanksgiving Day was near. The first grade teacher gave her class a fun assignment — to draw a picture of something for which they were thankful. Most of the class might be considered economically disadvantaged, but still many would celebrate the holiday with turkey and other traditional goodies of the season. These, the teacher thought,Continue reading “The Teacher’s Hand”
Puppies for Sale
A shop owner placed a sign above his door that said: “Puppies For Sale.” Signs like this always have a way of attracting young children, and to no surprise, a boy saw the sign and approached the owner. “How much are you going to sell the puppies for?” he asked. The store owner replied, “Anywhere fromContinue reading “Puppies for Sale”
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