52\/100. Pain. Of the physical kind. Is there really anything else so pure, so crystal clear, so uncomplicated and unadulterated? <\/p>\n
And a dinner with extended family on a day when I was worn-down after a three -day-long bout with a stubborn migraine crystallised this thought further. When the pain is physical, even sitting through a meal with much-loved family members – what would otherwise have been a lovely event – worsens it. <\/p>\n
The impact of the pact – that even though I was in great pain, wearing a saree did not seem to be a hardship. It was just a choice. ?<\/p>\n
My choice this day is the first pure ‘silk’ silk I have worn since starting the pact. A dark maroon Gujarati saree with all over block prints in black. <\/p>\n
The saree has a story but since the migraine holds the upper hand even after week, the wearer is too weary to tell the tale.<\/p>\n
The saree will be worn again. And so, the tale will also be told soon. Till then, happy sareeing! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
52\/100. Pain. Of the physical kind. Is there really anything else so pure, so crystal clear, so uncomplicated and unadulterated? And a dinner with extended family on a day when I was worn-down after a three -day-long bout with a stubborn migraine crystallised this thought further. When the pain is physical, even sitting through a…<\/p>\n