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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

day camp

February 9, 2017February 9, 2017 wally metts1 Comment

Service can be connected to spiritual pride, something we “do for others” that makes us feel good about ourselves. There was none of that with this group.

Posted in culture, faith, IndiaTagged fitness finders, india, Mumbai, service

everyday riches

February 4, 2017February 16, 2017 wally metts3 Comments

I could thank the Puritans for my luxuries, with their clean, industrious ways. I’m sure I can thank the Lord, whose mercies are new every morning—even in Nepal. I just want to remember how rich I am.

Posted in cultureTagged india, luxury, Nepal, wealth

Letters from Bharat; from mud to marble

February 6, 2016February 6, 2016 wally mettsLeave a comment

Whenever we visit IBS, we are met by bright, positive, eager young men and women who want their lives, and the lives of their families, to be different. And better. There is poverty, yes. But there in no poverty mentality.

Posted in commentary, culture, IndiaTagged Hyderabad, ibs, immanual Business School, india

Letters From Bharat: Oh, Calcutta

January 17, 2016 wally mettsLeave a comment

I wasn’t scared. I could easily have hailed a cab. I was just confused and wanted to find my way. On my own, if I could.

Posted in India, travelTagged calcutta, hostels, hotels, india, kolkata

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