One should not allow oneself to become a martyr. Life is much greater and vaster than human love. And while love is no doubt the sweetest, happiest, in fact the most powerful mover of human life, yet it should not be blind but illumined always by knowledge in the path it must take and guided by dharma in its actions. To allow oneself to be exploited by others and even lose one’s goal and purpose, even if it be for love is not the way to fulfil love. One should express one’s feelings with the person whom one loves. If the person truly loves he / she will certainly understand.
My parents both have contracted viral swine flu. They are both very old: 74, 82. I am in the US, and they are in India. At this age, I feel guilty about not being there to take care of them. At this age, they have gotten a bit more obstinate than usual and it’s tough to negotiate with them on the phone. 👵👴🌸🙏 […]
November 5, 2026
It is not uncommon that children move to far and distant places for better financial and professional prospects. It is part of the general social mobility and I am sure your parents would understand if someone close in the family tried to explain. To leave the work and …
