The other day, I set out for one of the most significant Balinese ceremonies that I’ve ever been honored to … More
Category: Inspiration
Kings of the Sawah
I’ve been back home for less than 24 hours. It’s startling to note the stark differences between my own neighbourhood, … More
Getting my Greens (& Golds)
I’d grown weary of the relentless parade of concrete, cement, cinderblocks; the onslaught of chimney-like blasts of smoke pelting at … More
When The Relatives Came
It was a long time coming. After six years of living in Bali (halfway around the world from my birthplace), … More
How to Take Leave of Your Family Home
If your life is anything like mine, it might go something like this: After a few days of crossing multiple … More
The Trump Dilemma: To Buy or Not To Buy?
A few late nights ago, flying into Washington’s National airport, I spotted in close proximity, the vague but immediately recognizable … More
Bangkok: You Got a Hold on Me
Not much beats Bangkok in terms of its visual-feast-factor. Even though I’ve taken at least a dozen extended stops in … More
Between the Sawah and a Hard Place
In Bali, there is a zone – where concrete walls meet the sawah (rice paddies). It’s a sacred space; as … More
Nyepi. In Two Acts.
Yesterday morning, Bali hit the pause button. Homo sapiens and machina: exit stage right. Stay in the wings. Quiet. Out … More
The Banjar Boys Work Their Magic (Again)
All day I’ve been feeling like a little kid gearing up for Christmas. I know it’s March, so it ain’t … More
Healing Pilgrim 