Category Archives: family

Dhritashthira

Posted on May 12, 2015 by treadmarkz

by Aranyakananda Events have been unfolding in the lives of people around me. Events that have been doing so for longer than I am comfortable admitting. Because I could have probably done something about it over the years had I … Continue reading →

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The TGIF Retraction

Posted on June 20, 2014 by treadmarkz

by Aranyakananda “TGIF” has long been an expression that’s given me a giggle, and cause for reflection, as you’ve seen once or twice if you’ve followed this weblog. This morning my wife gave me yet another reason to reflect on … Continue reading →

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A Very Thorough Review of the Film “Enlighten Up”

Posted on March 12, 2014 by treadmarkz

by Aranyakananda This is a review of the film “Enlighten Up”, about the transformational potential of yoga. I will be going through the details of the film and giving my thoughts, so, you know, SPOILER ALERT!, and all that. This … Continue reading →

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Non-Body-Identification

Posted on October 31, 2013 by treadmarkz

by Aranyakananda A funny thing happened last night as my wife and I rode back home after work. She was telling me about her day, and how since her schedule will be changing soon a client she works with will … Continue reading →

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Sthaanunivassthan

Posted on May 18, 2013 by treadmarkz

by Aranyakananda Some time ago a co-worker and I were comparing horror stories about our respective living arrangements. He seemed much more depressed about his “situation” than I. Maybe it is because I am moving soon. At any rate, you … Continue reading →

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Mamaste!

Posted on May 12, 2013 by treadmarkz

by Aranyakananda There is one Mother She comes in many forms We call her by many names. She has fed us, bathed us Carried us over troubled waters Quite likely saved our life. She brought us here, She protected us … Continue reading →

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How To Survive the Kali Yuga, Part II

Posted on April 24, 2013 by treadmarkz

by Aranyakananda Not too long ago I wrote a post on the Kali Yuga, and different Hindu – and in some cases specifically Vaisnava Hindu – practices that are “prescribed” in order for a jivan to navigate his/her way through … Continue reading →

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The Unconditional Love of a Liberated Soul

Posted on April 23, 2013 by treadmarkz

by Aranyakananda I am blessed enough to be in the acquaintance of many benevolent entities who give their all to be kind and understanding – loving even – to anyone that they meet. I know people who will answer questions … Continue reading →

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Um…ॐ…

Posted on December 15, 2012 by treadmarkz

by Aranyakananda Upon starting my current day-job back in August, just getting comfortable with the phone calls I was making, I found myself with “a case of the ums” as my supervisor put it. I said “Um” a lot. Eventually … Continue reading →

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A Card Game

Posted on November 25, 2012 by treadmarkz

by Aranyakananda Whenever my wife and I visit my parents we have a bit of a tradition. We play a card game that we introduced them to years ago. We don’t know what to call it so we just call … Continue reading →

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