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Brilliant, Pallavi, as usual. Not only are you a great writer, the way you share your sentiments and feelings provokes deep empathy and a desire to be able to help.How can I help?

Ajit Periappa

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You help by reading and sharing my work, periappa! I look forward to seeing you this August :-)

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May 17, 2023Liked by Pallavi Aiyar

Dear Pallavi,

my heartfelt sympathy. You suffered from an overdose of advice.

I have been at the other end of the spectrum. First, the very existence of the tumour was noted yet ignored: an orphan illness. By the time the doctors noted and took it out, ten years later, it was half a pound of matter.

The tumour gave rise to a extremely rare condition - one in a milllion. Advice ceased. Second opinions hid in bushes and brambles, pleading ignorance.

My lot: Follow the guru and hope for the best.

And take rest.

To be patient means to wait, not just to suffer

cheers

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Absolutely agree with you on the meaning of patience. Am so sorry about your rare tumour and what transpired. But cannot be happier to have you as part of our Global Jigsaw community.

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May 17, 2023Liked by Pallavi Aiyar

God bless you Pallavi, and let Him continue to inspire your thoughts and your spectacular command of English! Woman´s biological fate makes them look at life with yheir feet om the ground;.men tend to fantasize about everything, including women., hence romantic love....And many of the worlds problems!! Again thank your profound thoughts and their wrapping in your lneutiful english prose.

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Regarding your piece about cultural appropriation, this African American talks about how when she was accused of cultural appropriation by a Desi for wearing a bindi. She takes CA to the next level, even the next life!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogDW5EvpfwM

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