There are moments in life that force you to pause, moments that pierce through the comfortable hum of ambition, routine, and distraction, confronting you with the startling fragility and quiet eternity of existence. Today was one of those moments. I stood beside a friend, who is like an elder … [Read more...]
“Not the United States” Is Not Enough: Why Canada Must Define Its Own Identity
When I first landed in Canada in the early 2000s, I was struck by a peculiar quirk in how Canadians explained themselves. Two adages seemed to dominate conversations about identity: “Canada is everything the United States isn’t” and “We are better than the United States.” Neither resonated with me. … [Read more...]
The Power of Choice: Understanding the Subtle Difference Between “I Can’t” and “I Won’t”
Of late, I’ve been hearing a lot - and in most cases, for reasons well understood - about the collective discomfort that seems to linger in the air: a brooding sense of “things not being right,” a shared perception that the world is drifting, if not in a negative, then in a decidedly wrong … [Read more...]
What It Means to Be Canadian in 2025: My Humble Perspective and Sincere Commitment
As we move into the first full week of 2025, and most of us return to our regular post-holiday lives, I thought I will capture some of my most personal thoughts coming from my over-the-holiday reflections about my life, my profession, and my purpose. This time of year always feels like a bridge … [Read more...]
Blind Retaliation, Bright Redemption: A Reflection on Gandhi’s Wisdom
"An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind." With these words, Mahatma Gandhi offered a profound warning about the endless cycle of retribution, one that humanity has grappled with for centuries. The idea is deceptively simple but layered with meaning: vengeance diminishes all. Each act of … [Read more...]
Reinvention Over Resolutions: The Quiet Power of Showing Up Every Day
It has been over 15 years since I made New Year’s resolutions, and I am happy that I went that way. Every December, as the clock winds down to January, the world gears up for a ritual of promises, grand, lofty, and often short-lived. Resolutions feel like a collective agreement to transform … [Read more...]
Mastering the Cricket Pitch: Lessons in Technique, Temperament, and Transformation
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is more than just a cricket series. It's a crucible where the grit of two of the world's most competitive teams is tested against the unforgiving pitches of Australia. For India and Australia, this is more than a rivalry - it is a stage where technique collides with … [Read more...]
The Treasure Beyond Fear: How Embracing the Unknown Unleashes Growth
“The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek.” – Joseph Campbell In the pursuit of growth, whether personal, professional, or in leadership, there lies an undeniable truth: the very fears we hesitate to confront often conceal the opportunities we long for. We build walls around our … [Read more...]
The Bravery of Owning Our Story
“Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing we will ever do.” – Brené Brown This powerful quote by Brené Brown speaks to an unspoken truth that we often forget in our pursuit of success, perfection, and even leadership: the most courageous thing we can do is … [Read more...]
Leaving It Behind: Turning This Year’s Struggles Into Next Year’s Strength
As the calendar edges closer to its last page, the season invites a natural reckoning. Amid the celebrations and resolutions, there’s often an unspoken tension: the weight of a lingering challenge that has followed you throughout the year. It sits quietly in the background, a constant companion to … [Read more...]