Conventional wisdom suggests that leaders should be in front of the crowd, leading from the front. But a lesson I learned from childhood seems […]
The Lord Turns Our Grief Into Joy. Born Hindu, I Found Peace In Christianity
My name is Vijay Kumar and I hail from Punjab, India. I was born and brought up in a staunch Hindu family. I also pursued […]
The Dreadlocks Myth
The term dreadlocks refers to interlocked coils of hair which may form naturally or through manipulation. It is a symbol of a religious movement, […]
In The Midst of the Storm: A word to victims of recent natural disasters
A couple of weeks go, I found myself “taking cover” in the basement of my home as I heard the emergency alert system going off […]
The African Maid & A Story About The Working Poor
I was recently reminded that as we go through life, we very easily become disconnected from the less fortunate. I have lived in the United […]
The Two Facets of the Same Coin: Culture and Self
Have you ever thought about writing about yourself? What would come first to mind? Is it possible that you have long thought of yourself as […]
5 Reasons to Learn Portuguese
Bom dia! (‘Good morning!’) Portuguese is the 5th most spoken language in the world, especially due to the Portuguese colonization across South America and Africa, […]
Building Bridges of Cultural Understanding: The Architects, Builders & Welders
Clearly etched in my mind are three incidences which occurred sometime in in September of 2010 that threatened social ease and deeply affected public discourse. […]
Basic Truths that Transcend Cultures
As I have grown older, traveled to different parts of the world and interacted with a wide spectrum of people, I now realize that some […]
Turning Point: Face to Face with Boots, Water Canons, Batons, Riot Police and Impunity
The fall of a strongman and the birth of a “new Egypt” where the rule of law prevails sends a loud message to oppressors and […]