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A ritual of love

August 26, 2025 wally metts1 Comment

Over 20 years ago we discovered that tea made us slow down, and that’s what we need. The whole process— measuring and filtering and waiting— is a metaphor for the intentionality of marriage itself.

Posted in celebration, IndiaTagged darjeeling, life, love, marriage, moringa tea, relationships, ritual

a short guide to international airports, New Delhi edition

July 1, 2022July 1, 2022 wally mettsLeave a comment

Having traveled in Southeast Asia several times, I can safely say the airports are the most stressful part of the experience.

Posted in India, NepalTagged airports, travel

what we have. and desperately need

February 11, 2020February 11, 2020 wally metts1 Comment

Clean, reliable water is only one of the many things we expect without appreciating how rare they are.

Posted in commentary, India, pilgrimage, travelTagged Bob Nolan, cool clear water, drinking water, Hooghly River, MArty Robbins, potable water

finding our way home….

February 3, 2020February 2, 2020 wally metts2 Comments

A place to rest is home in the best sense, and foreshadows a better rest to come, a true sabbath.

Posted in India, pilgrimage, travelTagged home, James K.A. Smith, rest, Saint Augustine

of gods and boxes

February 20, 2017 wally metts3 Comments

We make our own sacrifices and worship our own gods, from materialism to social justice. We have our own talismans, always connected to our human conceit.

Posted in culture, faith, IndiaTagged idolatry, india, magic, Nepal, ritual

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