Disagreement is not failure. It is not a problem to be solved, nor a threat to be neutralized. It is, at its best, an invitation - one that challenges our assumptions, forces us to articulate our reasoning, and stretches the limits of what we know. The discomfort of disagreement is not a signal … [Read more...]
The Hidden Door in Every Conflict
We assume too much about other people. We assume their intent, their rigidity, their unwillingness to listen. We assume they have already made up their minds, that they are uninterested in a real conversation, that they won’t hear us no matter how well we articulate our point. But what if they … [Read more...]
Would I Live This Life Again?
There’s a question we rarely ask out loud, though it quietly follows us through every chapter of our lives: If given the chance, would I live this life again - or would I want something entirely different? It’s not the kind of question that arises on a Monday morning while checking emails or … [Read more...]
Carrying Identity with Pride and Humility
I am writing this from Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris, waiting for my connecting flight back to Canada. My trip to India, which was good for both my heart and soul, has left me reflecting deeply on my own identity. Travel has a way of pulling thoughts to the surface, and this time was no … [Read more...]
Embracing Life’s Unscripted Symphony: A Personal Journey
Life often unfolds in ways we least expect, composing movements that diverge from our carefully planned scores. Despite our earnest efforts, intuitive insights, and well-intentioned plans, outcomes may still stray from our desired crescendos. In these moments, embracing the art of acceptance … [Read more...]
A Day of Reflection: Remembering My Grandmother’s Life At her Home
Today, I spent the day remembering my grandmother - a woman whose life was as beautiful as it was meaningful. I’m in her home in India, a place that feels steeped in her essence even though she’s no longer here. This trip has been deeply personal, a chance to reconnect with her memory in a space … [Read more...]
What We Leave Behind Lives Within Those We Shape
There’s a difference between inheritance and legacy. One fades; the other endures. The things we leave for our children - wealth, property, possessions - are temporary. They can be lost, spent, or devalued. But what we leave in them - values, wisdom, resilience, curiosity, and kindness - becomes … [Read more...]
The Rarity of Awe: Why We Should Be Selfish with Our Deepest Admiration
Awe is not a casual emotion. It is not excitement, not admiration, not even deep respect. It is something rarer, something almost sacred - an emotion so profound that it should be reserved for only the most extraordinary. And yet, in a world that thrives on instant validation and exaggerated … [Read more...]
The Weight of Noise, the Beauty of Silence
Every time I come to India, I feel it before I can name it - the sheer intensity of everything. The moment I step off the plane, it’s as if the world has been turned up to full volume. The air is thick with voices, movement, honking, distant music, and the occasional burst of laughter from a … [Read more...]
The Paradox of Patience: How Slowing Down Often Gets You There Faster
As I travel through India and admire the massive improvement in infrastructure, especially when it comes to roads, I can’t help marvelling at how the drivers here navigate the traffic. I see myself as a good driver, solid and well trained, but I can’t dare to drive here. One attribute, or habit … [Read more...]