Chardi Kala- Finding Hope During a Pandemic

Chardi Kala is a concept/phrase in Sikhism that literally translates to "being in a euphoric/optimistic state." As always, literal translations never quite convey the concept in its entirety. Basically, this phrase means achieving a state of happiness because you acknowledge that a higher power is watching over you. It is based on two concepts: acknowledging …

Episode 3: All that Glitters…

When I was little, like many girls and boys at that age, I loved playing with glue and glitter. Perhaps the most revolutionary moment I had as a four-year-old was when I realized that the glitter doesn’t stick to the paper if there isn’t glue under it. It was a rough time in my life …