While the basis of Diwali is Lord Rama returning to the lands after 14 years of exile during which he defeated the demon King, Ravana; for me it is a celebration of my culture and heritage. An acknowledgement of my forefathers.
The light of the diya is calming. The tranquility it evokes re-centers me. It is the one festival that allows me to reflect and meditate on all the things I am thankful for. This time of year I start to reassess my goals and put into perspective the meaning of them.
Tag: Identity
Why 4 Names?
The name of this blog resulted from the conflicting feelings of now having 4 names, post marriage. I didn’t realize the complex nature of first deciding on my new name (and debating if I should in fact have a new name), then coming to terms with the new identity of that name and finally working thru the paperwork to acquire said new name.
So, Now I have 4 Names... 