Monthly Archives: May 2011

The ‘Cracked’ Pot

Posted on May 29, 2011 by padmum

We often have used this term “cracked pot” but were not sure of what it meant.   A water bearer in China had two large pots, each hung on the ends of a pole which he carried across his neck. One … Continue reading →

Posted in Environment, Society | 2 Comments

SYNCHRONICITY

Posted on May 28, 2011 by padmum

Welcome to the Friday Loose Bloggers Consortium where Anu, Ashok, Conrad, Delirious, gaelikaa, Grannymar, Ramana and I write on the same topic. Please do visit the linked blogs to get different views of the prism, colours of the same topic. … Continue reading →

Posted in Friday Three On One blog | 5 Comments

Meditation–from Internet sources

Posted on May 23, 2011 by padmum

  There are two kinds of meditation, moving meditation and still meditation. Moving meditation involves movements of the body such as Qi Gong, Tai Chi, Yoga, dancing, walking and jogging. In this case rhythmic series of movements and the mind … Continue reading →

Posted in Wellness and health | 3 Comments

POWER

Posted on May 20, 2011 by padmum

Welcome to the Friday Loose Bloggers Consortium where Anu, Ashok, Conrad, Delirious, gaelikaa, Grannymar, Ramana and I write on the same topic. Please do visit the linked blogs to get different views of the prism, colours of the same topic. Today’s topic … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Friday Three On One blog, Women | 6 Comments

THE FIVE SECRETS

Posted on May 15, 2011 by padmum

Usually in the West, a secret is shameful and dishonest. But in the East, it is honored and regarded as sacred. There are five secrets which are sacred and are guarded by the subtle beings and good elements in creation. They are: 1. … Continue reading →

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Universe–Trishanku’s Heaven

Posted on May 13, 2011 by padmum

Welcome to the Friday Loose Bloggers Consortium where Anu, Ashok, Conrad, Delirious, gaelikaa, Grannymar, Ramana and I write on the same topic. Please do visit the linked blogs to get different views of the prism, colours of the same topic. Today’s topic … Continue reading →

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MYTH MANIA FRIDAY THE THIRTEENTH Triskaidekaphobia

Posted on May 12, 2011 by padmum

Triskaidekaphobia– The morbid fear of number 13 It is that day again this year, Friday 13th and thank God it is not a full moon day! The superstition that Friday 13th is an awful day is a common one. What … Continue reading →

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Four worms

Posted on May 9, 2011 by padmum

A minister decided that a visual demonstration would add emphasis to his Sunday sermon. Four worms were placed into four separate jars. The first worm was put into a container of alcohol. The second worm was put into a container … Continue reading →

Posted in Wellness and health | 5 Comments

Mums many

Posted on May 8, 2011 by padmum

Kinds of Mums  Mums are praised, lauded, adored and venerated. But they are human after all! Uncomplaining mousey mum The kind who is used, abused, and trod upon as a doormat by the whole family. The long suffering Sulochana, Nirupa … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Women | 3 Comments

My mother, Ansooya

Posted on May 7, 2011 by padmum

My mother, Ansooya, had an out of the ordinary name for a nice Palghat Brahmin girl. Ansooya had to reinvent herself right through her life learning many languages on the way. Her father was a rolling stone and the fact … Continue reading →

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