I had worshipped Lord Krishna – my Sakha – ever since I learned what God and devotion were. Our relationship was built over a lifetime of prayers, faith and reliance. Not in a ritual-heavy, incense-and-bells way. More like old friends who talk in shorthand. Sakha energy. Easy. Familiar. Intimate. And then, somewhere along the way,…
Month: January 2026
Of Men, Bears & Who Pays on the First Date: Beyond Dinner: What Women Are Really Paying For
Men think paying for dinner on a first date is a big deal. But the truth is, women face far greater risks. While he’s calculating the bill, she’s calculating risk. Sharing her live location, texting a friend the venue name, watching her drink, assessing exits, reading tone shifts, and wondering if this man will respect…
Food, Fumbles, and Fortitude
Food has a way of pulling us in, not just through hunger, but through memory, ritual, and the small rebellions we make in the kitchen. When I was growing up, the kitchen was always alive with food, but I had never cooked. I only watched, spices sizzling, Mustard and Cumin Seeds popping, the slow comfort…
Best, Then Better
She didn’t chase perfection. She called what she had the best, and somehow, it always felt true. A quiet morning? The best. A meal that tasted better than expected? The best. A day that unfolded without resistance? Easily the best. She didn’t say it to tempt fate. She said it because she meant it. And…
My Word of the Year for 2026
What is a “Word of the Year”? Instead of making a long list of resolutions that fade by February, a Word of the Year is a single word you choose to guide you through the entire year. One word. One focus. One guide for your entire year. Pick it, live it, let it shape your…