No not talking about embracing the quintessential crap gatherers - not literally at least. I recently came across a news item where an Indian saint was making the rounds of large American cities and her claim to fame seems to be to cure what ails you through a simple hug. Apparently she has divine powers that allow her to perform this magical feat the proof of which is apparent in the thousands of huggies that lined up to get one.
If this is not Jesus's latest incarnation I am not sure what is. That she is an Indian and female at that changes the miracle model a bit but nonetheless it is still the idea that a person like you or me can transcend the unknown to provide bliss to those that seek. Apparently the catch here and there seems to be always one is that you have to have the faith.
Well speaking as one who has very little of this faith (frankly I think of faith as a non scientific probability theory problem) quotient its very hard to comprehend what is going on. But I suppose for those that can pull this off its no different than listening to Oprah and being under the spell. Here apparently she is not pitching any products or makeup but simply providing unconditional love and hugs. That is something not many can do.
She goes by the name of Amma and able to do charity for the needy through the funds collected from her followers. Well that is a positive side of this whole story - whether right or wrong, fake or real.
It is said that opposites attract meaning people with contrary viewpoint sometimes find chemistry to be together. But I'm referring to a modern twist where people are merely attracted towards a common place because their uber communication device aka smart phone is about to die. The charging station. From airports to hotel lobbies or even bathrooms, when in need they are attracted to this power outlet like moths to a flame or a junkie to a needle. A whole new business of supplying these hyper connected folks is now born whose lifesaver product is a backup charge. Asian tourists perpetually carry a phone sized battery pack stuck to their latest Apple phone updating their status to folks in Hong Kong or Shanghai or Bangalore as they pose for selfies with weird facial expressions and fingers pointed out in a letter V. Vain? PS: I dis'charged' my blogger duties making this insightful observation as my phone is about to breathe it's last and my flight gets call...
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