“Agar firdaus bar roo-e-zameen ast hameen ast-o, hameen ast-o, hameen ast” [If there is a paradise on earth It is this, it is this, it is this.] This quote in Farsi (Persian) is ascribed to the famous Sufi poet and philosopher Hazrat Amir Khusro Delhavi (from Delhi, India circa 1253 – 1325); centuries later, the …
On the occasion of Canada Day
Birthdays conjure up images of balloons, cake and thoughtfully wrapped presents. At what age does one get really excited about her/his birthday? I mean really excited! Until a child is around 5 years old, I suspect it is the parents (more so the mother perhaps?) who are the ones looking forward to the celebrations. For …
Starting afresh
New to Canada in March 1996, we were unsure of just about everything. Among others, two very special couples helped to familiarize us with life in this country. These four wonderful souls made us feel welcome here. Suspending pre-judgment and accepting us for who we were, they patiently offered advise and guidance every step of …
Building bridges …spanning time
I am still struggling to overcome my jet lag after a long trip to India and the Middle East; therefore, this blog is short and a tad different. A few of you may have read David Suzuki’s “Letters to My Grandchildren.” An accomplished environment activist, academic and author Suzuki draws on vignettes from his personal …
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