The Past of the Present is in the Future of the Now

We tend to avoid talking about death; as if ignoring it makes it go away. But death happens to everyone, everywhere, whether we acknowledge it or not. The fact that death is a universal experience - the only certainty life gives us is not morbid, it’s liberating. Yet, each one thinks that somehow death doesn’t apply to them. It’s for others.   The Taboo of Death Death feels awkward to talk about, so it becomes taboo. But not facing the reality of death leaves a quiet emptiness in our lives. When we treat death as an abstract idea, we risk drifting through life without intention, without appreciation, without depth. Without an adequate preparation for it.  Death as a Teacher Imagine for a moment your own funeral.  Who would be there, what would they say, what memories would matter most? How many will remember you and for how long? Month? Year Two years? This isn’t meant to be depressing. It’s reflective. When you hold your mortality in your awareness, it sharpens what...

  A Slow Unfolding of Sri Lanka : 27 January – 4 February 2026 Day 1 | Delhi to Colombo – The First Breath of the Island Every journey begins long before the flight takes off. Ours began in the quiet hours of the morning, when Delhi was still yawning. As Sri Lankan Airlines lifted us into the sky, there was a subtle shift from urgency to more towards surrender. I have undertaken many journeys before. Again, this time, too, I was not sure if peace and surrender could ever be achieved. Colombo welcomed us with warmth. Ranjith, our guide, was there with his team and garlands. Palms swayed lazily, the air carried a salt-kissed softness and time(mind) immediately seemed to loosen its grip. The drive to the hotel was smooth. The city was clean, the skies were blue and the AQI was teasingly friendly. The rest of the day was intentionally left unplanned which was a wise decision. Travel, like meditation, needs space. We rested, observed and let Sri Lanka gently introduce herself. Towards t...