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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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We Have Forgotten Who We Are

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We Have Forgotten Who We Are

Mar 20, 2020542 Views

We have forgotten our place in the circle of life. Today as Covid 19 rips through the world in an unprecedented pandemic, I cannot...

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The Toxic Godfather

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The Toxic Godfather

Feb 26, 2020337 Views

Many of us would have encountered such individuals at some point in our lives – the toxic godfather figure. Concerned, mature, seems to have...

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We Should All Move Out at 30

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We Should All Move Out at 30

Mar 22, 2019678 Views

I know this would be anathema for half the SL population and especially for over bearing parents. But in all honesty, Sri Lankans should...

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Meet Lilanka

“what is meant to be comes about of what one does”.

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”.

A collection of eclectic expressions from life according to Lilanka Botejue. From her creative outbursts and passionate views to her love for nature, food, music and archaeology, Owl Muses is an attempt to capture these moments in time.

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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'.

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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.

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"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

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'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."

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"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.

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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."

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The People's Lech - short story on sexual harassme

The People's Lech - short story on sexual harassment in the workplace.

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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 😊

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"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?"

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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.

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