Yesterday, I ended up at the Kali Temple in Laguna Beach, without realizing it. Kali, of course, is the "mother" of the universe, the divine energy herself. Yesterday was Mother's Day- what an awesome coincidence, I thought to myself.
As I was sitting there, praying to the mother, I saw a lady dressed in red with bangles in her arms and henna on her hands. I felt this wish surge over me- I wanted to be in her place at that moment. Red is the color that most brides choose to wear on their wedding day in India. I decided that day that I will wear red for my wedding as well. The bangles on her hand moved as she clapped her hands to the beat of the chants. I want to get married in the traditional way of my ancestors- there is something so feminine, so beautiful about the Indian bride. It's this fantasy that I have in my mind- except that I won't be the "blushing" bride- god, I'd be so excited on my wedding day that I'd probably dance more than anyone else! Heck, I'll probably dance my way to the altar. Love has always been a challenge for me. My wedding day will be the happiest day of my life.
I asked Ma Kali to please bless me and make my wishes come true. I believe that she will.
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