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Why Independence Still Matters to Me

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Why Independence Still Matters to Me

Jan 31, 2021207 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, 2020605 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, 2020373 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, 2019719 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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"But these young people have parents still policin

"But these young people have parents still policing them. So what do they do? They sneak into places they are ‘forbidden’ to enter and then spend their time telling known people “You didn’t see me”. There are also those who are in relationships with people of a different religion, ethnic community or social class and these too are also taboo. Hence the need to tell known devils, “My parents don’t know”."

Check it out under Owl Opinions on www.owlmuses.com

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My First Time to Sinharaja Rainforest "Pitcher pl

My First Time to Sinharaja Rainforest

"Pitcher plants full of fluid and insects, beautiful ‘pus wel’ and colourful bright pink and purple leaves and a pathway littered with fallen leaves was what led us to the Mulawella trek. The route was a decent climb – not hard if you are used to hiking. There were rocky bits here and there and the use of a hiking stick was much appreciated especially to avoid slipping and sliding (something yours truly greatly fears)."

Read article on www.owlmuses.com under Nature.

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Music, Assholes & a Day's Rantings.

"So now here’s me, listening to Hallelujah by Pain of Salvation. It’s the middle of the night. I am supposed to be productive. Instead I am listening to this and with it some indignant memories of the asshole. The song actually has quite an interesting arrangement. What the asshole drew my attention to was the high note the vocalist hits. Quite phenomenal, for a man. As a woman, I hadn’t noticed."

Check it out under 'Owl Poetry & Prose' on www.owlmuses.com

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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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