Dravida SeetharamAtlas’s Burden: The Story of Carrying Too MuchThe image of Atlas holding up the sky or the world symbolizes enduring strength and resilience. It’s a powerful metaphor, illustrating the…2 min read·2 days ago----
Dravida SeetharamThe Changing way of saying ‘Thanks.’Looking back, I often took my parents’ and wife’s love and affection for granted. I never explicitly thanked them for their kindness and…2 min read·May 17, 2024--1--1
Dravida SeetharamToo Much Stuff: The Story of Letting GoIt was not easy to buy things when I was growing up. We had minimum furniture and a few bed rolls. My father went to the library to read…2 min read·May 10, 2024----
Dravida SeetharamEfficiency in Frugality: Lessons Learned Over Fifty YearsMy manager Naik taught me fifty years ago how to do more with less. His favourite examples were bathing in half a bucket of water ( about 3…2 min read·May 3, 2024----
Dravida SeetharamLove’s Check-Out Time: NoneIs there an expiration date for love? In our modern world, where the dynamics of love and marriage have evolved, it’s not uncommon to…2 min read·Apr 26, 2024----
Dravida SeetharamWhen the Tide Turns: Stories of ExodusThe word “Exodus” gained popularity after the publication of Leon Uris’s book of the same name. It refers to the departure of many people…2 min read·Apr 19, 2024----
Dravida SeetharamThe Power of Gossip: Building a Strong Sense of Community in My VillageGossip has been a constant companion in my life, even in my youth when it was shrouded in taboo. Despite its uncertain truths, I was always…2 min read·Apr 12, 2024----
Dravida SeetharamLiving Life to the Fullest: Enjoying Every MomentI was in Boston last week with my cousins, and a three-year-old named Sai said something that caught my attention. He said, “Thatha, you…2 min read·Apr 5, 2024----
Dravida SeetharamThe Enduring Impact of Teachers: Lessons Learned from Narasimha and KarunaIn 1964, Thippa Reddy placed his trust in my family and left his son, Narasimha, in our care. Narasimha was a bright, motivated young man…2 min read·Mar 29, 2024----
Dravida SeetharamCreating Memories by Candlelight: My Experience at a Candle-Making WorkshopDuring my school days, power outages were common in the summer. I vividly remember using candles as a source of light during those times. I…2 min read·Mar 22, 2024----