Thursday, April 27, 2006
It's terrifying to think that some of my friends who are South Asian feel secluded from other South Asians because they hang out with people of another race. I had a long discussion with a few friends about this topic and frankly I just don't understand it. I've always said this and will continue saying it...people are people and frankly it doesn't matter what color they are! Most of my friends who are of the South Asians decent are very multicultural and have friends from all parts of the world. I think the more we look at, "oh that person is indian", or that person is white", or that person is so and so, the more we are looking to distinguish ourselves from our fellow humans...the Dalailama himself rarely distinguishes himself as a Tibetian (although he will always fight for the Tibetian cause); he always says he is of one race ---yes you probably guessed it --- the human race....
Tuesday, April 11, 2006
A beautiful soul...my sis...
A beautiful soul...one who is definitely not like myself, lost...she left this world only to be reborn again in a better place! There rarely comes a moment in my life when I don't think about Purvi. As all her friends know, Purvi was such an amazing person. She lived life! She gave more to others than to herself. If one really knew Purvi, one could not help but admire her for her truthfulness and steadfast conviction. In my heart I know that Purvi has reincarnated to a better place and that she's always with us when we need her to be. I can still remember her voice, that distinctive voice and her radiant smile that has always brought a smile to my own face...she's touched so many people and I hope that people still keep her in their minds...