Compatibility!!

Nirmala Sitaraman

Now I understand why the Defence Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman makes it a point to be a part of the annual pickle-making ritual at home..... though it's no rocket science (missile or rifle science in her case :)), lot of patience, procedure and age-old technique are incorporated into many such traditions and customs by our elders. They can only be understood and appreciated by acquiring them from the previous generations and performing them under their guidance. This goes a long way into building humility, inclusive thinking, eye to minute detail and the most important quality of learning from small things in life!! Getting in touch with the roots also keeps the thoughts grounded and makes the re-connecting time so delightful and memorable!!

Though I am nowhere near her, my little achievement of making turmeric powder from the dried stems helped me realize this and the credit totally goes to my guru, the youngest co-sister Haritha!! She makes the tradition seem cool and functional even during the present times!! No doubt, growing up with the grandparents has been a great way of integrating positive living into her life!!

Learning from little things

Now I understand why the Defence Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman makes it a point to be a part of the annual pickle-making ritual at home..... though it's no rocket science (missile or rifle science in her case :)), lot of patience, procedure and age-old technique are incorporated into many such traditions and customs by our elders. They can only be understood and appreciated by acquiring them from the previous generations and performing them under their guidance. This goes a long way into building humility,  inclusive thinking, eye to minute detail and the most important quality of learning from small things in life!! Getting in touch with the roots also keeps the thoughts grounded and makes the re-connecting time so delightful and memorable!!
Though I am nowhere near her in any way, my little achievement of making turmeric powder from the dried stems helped me realize this and the credit totally goes to my guru, the youngest co-sister Haritha! She makes the tradition seem cool and functional even during the present times!! No doubt, growing up with grandparents is a great way to integrate positive living into life for her!!

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Grantedness

 

Chocolate-y

 

MeToo

Any society that has pushed aside the discussion on rights and limitations of men and women until it reaches the brim, would certainly see an outburst of the #MeToo instances that date back to long long ago, once that silence of containment is broken and people become aware of the wrongness. It is just the moment of the realisation of 'how much is too much' that has been awaited for so long.... It is surely going to open the flood gates and catch the insensitive and impolite unawares. Let the muddy waters flow in the public, slinging its dirt onto the face of every wrong-doer!! Much needed stains for the sections who have only learnt to oppress and misuse and a timely warning for the society to bear gender sensitivity in mind and nurture the next generation responsibly. High time to tame the beast at home rather than glorifying the tales of inconsiderate behaviour as that of the 'Man' in the making!!

Grandpa and Kaka

 

Dhokla

 

Respect