Greetings from the
Editor:
Colorful India
Recently, I visited India and Nepal for two weeks with a spiritual group. Flying, riding on tour buses, and walking among millions of people gave me opportunities to see and do things outside of my frame of reference. I was educated about these cultures and the Hindu religion, firsthand.
Before leaving, I read about the sights and cities we would be visiting. Being there in person was totally different, however. Experiencing a culture or religious teachings is much fuller than simply learning about them through a book. Now when I look at one of the books, I hear and smell and have an emotional connection, and sometimes reaction, to the cities, streets, temples, mosques, and people. One highlight for me was to enjoy the rich colors of the beautiful saris the women wear.
Traveling and experiencing another culture reminds me of the many blessings in my life. And I will stop complaining about the traffic here!
Fortunate Blessings,
Suzanne
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