The Wow of Now: Archive

The Ganesha God's Eye View

While working with National Public Television in the United States I had the opportunity to meet the author Thomas Wolfe. Thomas Wolfe was known for wearing pristine white suites which matched his full head of white hair. The only memory I have of our dialog together was his answer to my question: “Why white suites?” His answer: “Every time I experience writer’s block I buy a white suite.” As a...

Dec 20th

My True Mother

I look into the mirror. My face is Black, Blue, Bleeding Broken I’m an actress. My face is who I am. In the center of my facial disarray I see two black spots, the portals to my soul I gaze into the invitation of this endless night Hm, I wonder… What is my True Face? Clambering with curiosity I dive into the vast void Sliding down into...

Dec 20th

Magical Surrender

Return to your breath and know yourself as God This is magic The magic of surrender Surrendering into suspension by the iron rings of Faith Innocently melting into Mother’s arms Rocking us in Her endless sea of Love We stand Rooted in the rootless radiance within Soaring with rainbow wings of Light Fearlessly welcoming all guests Knocking at the door of the heart. What gifts...

Dec 20th

Part II: HIV/AIDS on Bali: Communication is the...

(for Bali Advertiser) The vibrant 15 year old boy in a white shirt, navy pants and blazer stands in front of his classmates with the confidence of a professional television announcer. As he unwraps a small package the size of a matchbook, he explains how a condom protects against HIV infection. In spite of his difficulty in opening up the packet, he is not deterred from his information...

Dec 5th

Part I: HIV/AIDS on Bali: The Key is Understanding

(for Bali Advertiser) By Tara Khadro My desire to write this two part article on the affluent life of the virus known as HIV on Bali arose after reading a succession of articles with staggering statistics revealing the rapid rise of infection among teenagers, mothers and babies. In a November 2010 Jakarta Post article Udayana University epidemiologist Dewa Nyoman Wirawan, an expert and...

Dec 5th

Acceptance: The Peace That Passeth All...

I sent an economic consultant two book titles: Sacred Economics and What Do We Do After Money? These two books suggest that our current global agreement of currency exchange is moving through a massive makeover, melting down and rising up into something completely creative and compassionate. My friend’s text response: “My thing right now is how to control greed”. Knowing my...

Dec 5th