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When You Want to Give People the Finger But…
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When You Want to Give People the Finger But…

Mar 31, 202122 Views
These days have been trying. It’s brought to the forefront a lot of things I would rather not deal with but am compelled to....
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The Patriarchy Cripples Men Too. Here’s Why.
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The Patriarchy Cripples Men Too. Here’s Why.

Mar 23, 202165 Views
The Patriarchy that people today refer to is a system of values built on a male lead model where the ‘man’ of the family...
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Why the Buck Must Stop Here
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Why the Buck Must Stop Here

Feb 28, 202170 Views
People in positions of power are often accused of ‘passing the buck’. We use this term often but have we ever questioned as to...
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We Are Expected to Apologise Now for What We Were Encouraged to Be
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We Are Expected to Apologise Now for What We Were Encouraged to Be

Feb 11, 2021141 Views
Growing up in the 20th and 21st centuries saw many little girls being told to dream big, to study hard and believe that we...
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Why Independence Still Matters to Me
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Why Independence Still Matters to Me

Jan 31, 2021115 Views
The Sri Lankan flag flying from our balcony, the choppers in the sky and the 21 gun salute are my earliest memories of independence....
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Letting Go and Moving On
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Letting Go and Moving On

Dec 5, 2020131 Views
Many of us spend our lives assuming we follow the perennial fairy tale of ‘once upon a time’ ending up in ‘happily ever after’....
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The ‘Wangedi’ complex and Sri Lankan English Writing
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The ‘Wangedi’ complex and Sri Lankan English Writing

Dec 5, 2020201 Views
If you have lived in Sri Lanka and read Sri Lankan English writing over the years, you would have happened upon many words from...
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What a Multi-religious Upbringing Taught Me
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What a Multi-religious Upbringing Taught Me

Nov 17, 2020267 Views
I grew up in a household that did not practice one faith. And I am glad. Probably the best thing that happened to me....
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Where You Work Matters
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Where You Work Matters

Nov 17, 2020179 Views
A few years ago, I was applying for a job at Nestle when a family friend asked me whether I am ok with the...
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What Kind of Boss Are You?
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What Kind of Boss Are You?

Oct 25, 2020303 Views
There are bosses of all types. The good, bad, ugly, those who you curse daily and those who you revere. A good boss can...
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An eclectic personality with a penchant for creativity, Lilanka is an old soul who loves life, laughter and stepping off the beaten track. She finds joy in nature, travelling and venting her existential frustrations via her writing while calming her body with food and her soul with music. Her motto is – “what is meant to be comes about of what one does”.
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From a psychologist - The Message of Addiction. " From a psychologist - The Message of Addiction. "There are different addictions – addictions to alcohol, to drugs, to gambling, to sex, to prescription medications and even to food. However, there is an underlying thread common in all addictions- the addict does not love themselves." Check it out on www.owlmuses.com under 'Featured Articles'. #owlmuses #writerscommunity #blog #psychology #addiction #featuredwriter #selfcare #selfesteem #writersofinstagram #psychologist #causesofaddiction #lifelessons #bloglife
Are you passing the buck? " I was the JVP – co Are you passing the buck? " I was the JVP – coz I refused to say yes to everything. But by doing this – as uncomfortable and painful as it was, I also set a precedence. That I ain’t taking crap. And the people who came after me, enjoyed the benefits of that." Link in bio. #lifelessons #passingtheball #standup #civicminded #empowered #privilege #writerscommunity #bloglife #owlmuses #opinions #writinginsrilanka #srilankanwriters #ethics #principles #yeswecan
"Why Aren't You Married?" - a question most women "Why Aren't You Married?" - a question most women cringe in response when asked. Check out my piece in 'Owl Opinions' on www.owlmuses.com #quotablequotes #marriage #women #owlmuses #blog #quotesofinstagram #quoteoftheday #quotestoremember #hoot #strongerthanyesterday #womenwriters #empoweredwomen #womentoday #happiness #idontneedamantomakemehappy #marriagemania
'Letting Go & Moving On' - Link in bio. "There is 'Letting Go & Moving On' - Link in bio. "There is no rule saying you need to stick to the place you founded. In actuality, your success would be your ability to pass it on to the next generation to carry through. That would be a real achievement. Yet many of us cling on in fear that we may lose the sense of identity that place gives us." #lettinggo #movingon #lifelessons #butterfly #metaphor #phasesinlife #writerscommunity #writinginsrilanka #southasia #bloglife #blog #owlmuses #srilankanwriters #metamorphosis #becomingyou #letitgo #yesyoucan #pushthebar #breakaway #comfortzone #getout
"the principals of all religions I would dare say "the principals of all religions I would dare say are the same. So what are we bickering over? Rituals? What we call God? How we pray? Where we pray? Where did this us vs. them divide start? And this condescending superiority complex?" 'What a Multireligious Upbringing Taught Me' - Link in bio. #owlmuses #religion #faith #interfaith #multireligious #writing #writerscommunity #instawriters #bloglife #blog #southasia #southasianliterature #god #religiousbeliefs #mygodvsyours #coexist #coexistence #writtenword #compassion #kindness #tolerance #lifelessons
Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Burials "The Megalithic pe Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Burials "The Megalithic people used iron tools but not to fashion the burials. The iron tools are found in the burials. The burials included clay urns, Black & Red ware pottery, gold beads, terra cotta beads as well as Carnelian beads." #megalithic #archaeology #historyofsl #ibbankatuwa #mortuary #archaeologyofsrilanka #archaeologylife #archaeologicalsite #historicalplace #burials #protohistoric #prehistory #ironage #southasia #owlmuses #blog #archaeologia #beautifulsl #clanbased
The People's Lech - short story on sexual harassme The People's Lech - short story on sexual harassment in the workplace. #shortstory #sexualharassment #workplace #srilankanwriters #writinginsrilanka #owlmuses #metoo #pervertboss #womenoftoday #corporate #harassment #inuendo #vulgar #fuckthesystem #systemicviolence #writerscommunity #blog #standup
First time published in print form 😊 My short s First time published in print form 😊 My short story 'The Daane and the Tiger Prawn Curry' was selected to be published in Channels - Journal of the English Writers Collective of Sri Lanka. This is the first time that a work of mine has been published in print form with due credit to me 😊 To read my story visit my blog www.owlmuses.com under Poetry & Prose 😊 #published #shortstory #owlmuses #journal #publication #writerscommunity #southasianliterature #channels #englishwriterscollective #englishwriterscommunity #writinginsrilanka #srilankanwriters #srilankanenglish #writersofinstagram
"Your inability to want to commit to a relationshi "Your inability to want to commit to a relationship is something that stems from your own childhood. From your relationship with your mother. It must be a mess for you to call your own mother a bitch. Yet you don’t seek help. Coz you’re a man right?" #lettertoanasshole #letters #writerscommunity #owlmuses #lifelessons #reflections #bloglife #blogginglife #wordsneverspoken #communication #writinginsrilanka #srilankanwriters #southasia #meninsouthasia #relationships #whentoletgo #strongerthanyesterday #girlwiththeowltattoo #movingon #lettinggo #menoftoday #childhoodtrauma
An excerpt from 'Living not Existing.' Featured in An excerpt from 'Living not Existing.' Featured in 'Owl Poetry & Prose' on my blog www.owlmuses.com. Do check it out. #poemsporn #poetry #poetryinmotion #owlmuses #lifestory #overcome #liveinthemoment #overcoming #livinglifetothefullest #livingnotexisting
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