There was no question in my family that my sister and I would be given the same opportunities in my life as my brothers. Nor was there in Islam. We learned at an early age that it was men’s interpretation of our religion that restricted women’s opportunities, not our religion itself. Islam infact had been [...]
Today is Shri Saraswati day. She is the Goddess of art, creativity, knowledge and learning (all of them contemplated by “Boundless inspiration” in a very very simple form). My aspiration in my current life is to achieve very high standard of communication, that is the reason why I love to be called Radha (although my parents [...]
” Then there are two other symbols that we see. With Her hand She gives. If you open one door the air won’t come in. You have to open the other door. She must give. So all those who have Lakshmi tattwa developed in them, they think what they have to give, but they don’t [...]
Today is a really cool day all over the world!! You know in about 200 cities the colombians living there have organized meeting points to attract the attention of the others on Colombia. I also have a family there, a very special family with whom i have shared two memorable years of my life. This is [...]
I just spent about an hour listening and writing down a micro section of Barack Obama speech from last night after his resounding victory in South Carolina. He reminds me of the character and passion for change of some of my friends. See what he said towards the end:
And men and women are every color and creed who [...]
I am truly in love with this Uncle, Bob Randall, a traditional owner of Uluru. My friends traveled to Uluru last year and met and spoke to him, they said he is a totally inspiring a deep personality to listen to. He has so much to tell us because one of the few old aborigenal who had seen a [...]
In China there is a very beautiful tradition at the beginning of the New Year (which is coming!). All the working people give a “red pocket” to children and young ones with a symbolic few dollars inside. Red is very auspicious and money too! Money are given to:
Wish good luck in general in life
Encourage to [...]
In this period with my colleagues at work we use to send email greetings for the season. The girls from Human Relations Department come slightly dressed up by angels and santas sharing sweets and best wishes. Its really cute, it’s a moment of relax and sweet laughing for many of us in the office.This is what I [...]
Beautiful people I remember with whom we enjoyed a lot in the places where I ve been living.
In Ischia Island, Italy: Valeria, whose name means healthy and robust.
In Rome, Italy: Simonetta, whose sense of humor is so sweet.
In New York: Miss Mary Bartos, whose cares were so much needed.
In Riverside, California: Rosie, whose sense of [...]
The world is changing! Despite all the terrible news they keep showing on the TV, on the internet, in youtube, the world IS silently and slowly undergoing a huge visible change.Where do I see it? Firstly on the face of all the people I meet every day in the street, on the bus, in the [...]
