Back in the 80’s ’s we studies religion as a part of the school curriculum in Sri Lanka. I didn’t score well in these subjects for I did not know English back then; I mean, I could not read, write, speak or understand anything.

But looking back and connecting the dots now, the idea that resonated with me, without me knowing, was BALANCE or to follow the middle path per se in our pursuits of Life, Love or Light.

And by being a part of your celebrations, I had not realized how the following five pillars had become a part of me: When I takes a moment to witness this universe creating its miracles of dawn to dusk (PROFESS of faith), I falls into a PRAYER of gratitude and respect to the One who creates this miracle. As one SHARES what is received ,The desire for anything else recedes. (FASTING/sacrifice). In this state of being, life which was a journey thus far becomes a PILGRIMAGE moving forward.

Thank you to my Teachers and Friends who helped me back then and continue to help even today as I tend to deviate and go off center or loose the balance quite frequently.

Wishing my family and friends celebrating today, a ..