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Life is so Fragile

Two decades back I picked up a quaint little book called "Spiritual Diary" from a book store. Back then we had many brick and mortar bookstores and it used to be a joy to spend hours together at book stores pouring over various book. The Spiritual Diary is a cute, little book with spiritual inspirations for each day. They were primarily drawn from teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda. It just had a little saying to focus on each day. Simple and clear instructions for every day. 


A few days back I found this book tucked inside my book shelve. In it I had written some prayers and incidents from circa 2001-2002. I was doing my Masters at that time adjusting to a new life in the US. I had a very demanding work-study schedule. Below I have penned a prayer of how fragile life can be around 2002 Thanksgiving. The deep realization that a simple lane change can be deadly enough to change our life forever. When I read my prayers again I was happy that the core of me has remain unchanged. Even though after 20 years of typing I don't think I can write with the same handwriting again those beautiful memories and prayers remain. 


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  1. Eco-girlJuly 3, 2020 at 11:05 AM

    So good!!! You must restart Blogging

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    1. LakshJuly 13, 2021 at 11:18 AM

      Thank you. I will restart blogging. I blog whenever I get spiritually inspired.

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