Paro and The Transformative Experience

I moved heaven and earth to be in Paro, for the reason that I am neophyte to her.  Moreover, I also wanted to feel what it was like being in the valley of fat cats.  However, it was onerous to comprehend

her completely. 

 Maybe it was written in the stars to be that way. But definitely, the experience was transformative.  Transformative in the way that I am made to think twice about what I am doing, where I am, how I am contributing, and what others feel about me.

Until now, the boundary of my thinking was only limited to the Dzongkhag level. This meeting got me thinking that I can reach for the stars, meaning I can do more as long as I am provided the right conditions.

Dasho secretary telling me that I am the photographer at my place caught my eye. In an actual sense, I should create a name for what I am appointed for in the dzongkhag. I learned that I should keep my eye on the ball and contribute where necessary.

Two party girls, completely drunk, pull their pants off and micturate, not bothering who are there around. This intriguing scene taught me to do what we feel right at the moment and get out of avoidable suffering.

Of all, having a chance to meet Aum Director made me over the moon.  Her strong work ethic, openness, approachability, pragmatism and grounded perspective, and strong communication skills made me adore her the most.

She gave me an eye to look at the Parops differently. Not all the Parops will make you buy a power tiller and Corrugated Galvanized Sheets. Haha 😂

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kalyon Yongba and Liquor: the story behind the rising inebriate in SJ

Just like the Lava River in Hawaii, Neuschwanstein in Germany, and Rainbow Mountain in Peru are famous, Bars are considered Mecca for the inebriates in SJ. 

This may be true for other Dzongkhags too, but SJ portrays this story differently. 

I was telling taciturn Ata Jigme that I am going vegetarian from tomorrow.  Unrelatedly, he was telling me, no matter what, I cannot leave liquor [As If I am a tippler]

Intrigued, I asked him why.

Three siblings were on a journey from Trashigang to SJ to look for a place to rule. The eldest was Kalyon Yongba, and sisters, Uni and Ani. Presumably, they intended to establish their dominion in present-day Jomotsangkha Drungkhag. 

The sisters could make it. But brother Kalyon Yongba, who is a little imbecile, got drunk during the journey and could not keep up with his sisters. Consequently, he became separated from them and occupied the very place. 

Due to this, it is believed that 1 out of  3 who visit Samdrup Jongkhar picks up a drinking habit.  

Evidently, bars are the only business that I have seen running successfully with high-profit margins. 

So, if we wish to reduce the number of liver cirrhosis cases in the hospitals, the first thing we need to do is to defeat Kalyon Yongba.