That was such an inspiring piece, even more so in the video. Although the post is essentially the same, your voice carries the feeling. Oh, what a feeling it gave me.
As a westerner, my family is uncharacteristically close all the way down to our extended family. I didn't realize until I got older that this was not the norm for us. It will ultimately cost us, as it already has for turning our backs on this.
Thank you for sharing this with us and I feel like I need to travel to India now, to walk in the same footsteps and feel that same thing.
You are a very inspiring writer! Thank you! Upped and Steemed
Wow!! Thank you for your thoughtful comment and inspiration @dswigle. I highly recommend travellling to India. If you every need any tips or suggestions please don't hesitate to ask me. I have been there 3 times now for a total of 8 months and planning to return this December for a month. It is such an amazing country and the people are incredibly welcoming and warm. I feel a great affinity for this diverse and culturally rich country.
When I was growing up, we never used first names, we usually used Auntie to our neighbors who were my mothers that were of age or Grandma to women that were of age. It never seemed off or out of place. I am trying to image the youth today doing that. Which makes me laugh. I was brought up in the 70's and in Connecticut, not some far to reach back woods.
And thank you for the offer! I may be taking you up on this!
Yes, wouldn't it be great if we had that kind of respect in our culture? We grew up doing what you describe too. I had many Aunties and my son does the same with my close friends. I raised him on an island which is a small community.
I look forward to your questions. :)
My three kids grew up around the US and in Europe and from toddlers, that is the way they grew up too. It is not where you grow up so much as the lack of parenting skills our culture seems to lack at times.
I can hardly wait to get the book! And thank you so much!
You may enjoy reading this book if you haven't already, Gregory David Roberts ~ Shantram. I listened to the audiobook while travelling and I believe it helped me to understand and accept what I was experiencing in the moment.
Thank you! I appreciate that. I will look it up tonight. Gotta love Amazon.
I like to use Audible. I download to my phone so I can listen while I do other things. I love Indian authors and can suggest many other favorites.