Category Archives: Reading Journal

Faces—Today and All Those Before

Posted on October 25, 2026 by prashant bhatt

“People are trapped in history and history is trapped in them.” — James Baldwin This fall offered a gentle pause and a space to wander. During our time in the Rocky Mountain area around Colorado Springs, we took quiet walks … Continue reading →

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Beyond Clocks and Calendars

Posted on November 2, 2025 by prashant bhatt

Last week, I had a heart to heart talk with an old friend. In this blog, we touch upon Ontological time. As we shared about how our families have evolved over the decades I mined my reading journals. He shared … Continue reading →

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Central Island Toronto 2025 Fall: On Songs of Identity and Archetypes

Posted on October 12, 2025 by prashant bhatt

On Friday 10th October we went to Central Island, Toronto. We listened to Manna Dey songs while driving. Later, we did a reflection on the root Ragas of one of the songs. The song, Yaari Hai Imaan, has roots in … Continue reading →

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