New Jersey
More of the same—sickness and sleep. I am taken aback when my mother comments, “I'm surprised to see you so sick and grumpy. I consider you like a God, one who is above all this.” I have noticed over the years how by visiting her, my mother's faith in spirituality—and even Krishna—has gradually increased and often she says things that surprise me. Anyway, I think if I was born blind, she would have named me Padma-locan—lotus-eyed one.