Currently reading Buddha-Karen Armstrong

A traveler came to a expanse of water n desperately needed to get across.There was no bridge,no ferry,so he built a raft n rowed himself across the river.So Buddha asked his audience,what should the traveler do with the raft?Should he decide that because it had been so helpful to him,he should load it onto his back and lug it around with him wherever he went?Or should he simply moor it n continue his journey?

Liked where it also says that Buddha constantly said.. that one does not need to look to a teacher for answers ... if one looked within .. he/she would find answers for him/her sefl!

currently reading!

Just got done with reading For the love of a Son. Too painful. Your heart will reach out to all women who are suffering. and you are left wondering why........

There is this lovely line in the book... that say.... in Afganistan.. both girls & boys dream.. but only the dreams of boys come true.

Rahul & mom have left. feels weird to live without them in the house. The house feels so untouched when i get back from work.i use to love to live this way. i like my things to be left just where i left them last. things to be in a place that i think is most appropriate for it....... i like my bedcover and cushions to be just as well spread like no has used them.... clean and neat!.. crazy...... but now i miss when things are not a little messy..when i see things just where i last left them .. makes me feel like there is a vaccum.. I think living with family for 7 months has made me change a little... more adjustable and understanding.......i like this new change.
I miss pinching and kissing Rahul when i get back home. hugging him ...all the time. he will turn 26 sometime soon.. and yet i can never see him as an adult. I always feel that ravi & rahul are such kids. when will i change? or does this happen with all who are the oldest of teh siblings???