Why protecting openness sometimes requires drawing a line. “Unlimited tolerance must lead to the disappearance of tolerance. If we extend unlimited tolerance even to those who are intolerant, if we are not prepared to defend a tolerant society ... then the tolerant will be destroyed, and … [Read more...]
Complaints Are Easy, Change Is Rare
We all complain. About work. About people. About systems. About life. It’s universal. We do it over coffee, in meetings, while scrolling through headlines, or quietly in our heads as we lie awake at 2 a.m. And to be fair, there’s something deeply human about naming what isn’t working. Complaints … [Read more...]
The Quiet Poison of a Life That Moves Just Enough
There is a kind of life that looks respectable on the surface, even admirable. It’s structured, efficient, maybe even outwardly successful. It makes no noise, causes no trouble, and fits neatly into social frames. But this life - this quiet, competent, slightly ambitious life - can be deadly. … [Read more...]
The Life We Inherit, The Life We Choose
Somewhere between what happens to us and what we make happen, life unfolds. We inherit a world shaped by choices we did not make, but we navigate it through choices that are entirely our own. The interplay of karma and dharma - one handed to us, the other shaped by us - is the quiet tension … [Read more...]
The Vanishing Act of a Life Well-Lived
What disappears with time was never the point - what truly matters is what it leaves behind. In a hundred years, the house I live in - the one I obsessed over, poured my earnings into, made sacrifices for - will belong to someone who never knew my name. They will repaint the walls, tear down … [Read more...]
The Power of Possibility: From “What Is” to “What Could Be”
When caught in unknown situations, I often find myself coming back to the question, Kya hai, kya ho sakta hai? Hindi for: “What is, and what could be?” On the surface, it seems simple, but it holds so much more. It’s a question that pushes you to look beyond what’s right in front of you and … [Read more...]
The Weight of Words: When Passion Demands Proof
Passion is one of those words that carries an almost mythic quality. It stirs our imagination, evokes admiration, and, when spoken with conviction, demands our attention. It’s a term that doesn’t simply describe - it declares. To say, “I am passionate about this” is to present oneself as someone … [Read more...]
The Quiet Strength That Holds the World Together
The world often feels like it’s teetering on the edge - fractured by polarizing conversations, amplified by the unrelenting noise of media, and shadowed by the struggles so many face in silence. Social platforms magnify the extremes, and headlines thrive on conflict, leaving many of us grappling … [Read more...]
Buying Canadian Isn’t Enough – We Need to Build Canadian and Back Our Builders
I’ve always believed that Canada is a country of builders. We don’t always make a big deal about it, but we have this quiet, determined way of solving problems. We innovate, we adapt, and we find workarounds when things don’t go as planned. But for all that resourcefulness, we don’t seem to own … [Read more...]
You Can’t Pour From an Empty Cup: Why Taking Care of Yourself Comes First
I’ve always believed that taking care of others is a core part of being human. Whether it’s leading a team, supporting a friend, or even just showing up for your family, giving your energy to those you care about feels right. But here's the thing I’ve come to realize in my own life: you can't … [Read more...]