the week that was

monday brought the republic day celebrations, and with those - a deep sense of belonging to this land. the parade was something else (it has been long since i witnessed it last), and the winter sunshine certainly added to its charm. the awarding of the ashoka chakras (all posthumous) i found most memorable, as i filled with admiration thinking about the sacrifices made by the brave souls. a beautiful morning, in entirety. (theme: selfless sacrifice)

banswara brought with it so much in so little time. i am still overwhelmed as i try to unpack the experiences of that short trip. perhaps i will say more later. (theme: humility)

and now, i get ready to leave on a jet plane. this visit home was phenomenal in about 4,000 different ways. no doubt it pinches to leave, but to experience the beauty of living, one must embrace the struggle as well. i look forward to it. (theme: unconditional love)