It's been almost a month since 2026 came into our lives. I woke up this morning, smiling from how the day ended yesterday (with a message from a dear friend that brought a big smile), Our conversation earlier had reference to time that reminded me it's almost the end of this first month. And hence … Continue reading Books read in Jan 2026
Wrapping up 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, I pause to reflect on a year of moments that shaped, taught, and inspired. Each month carried its own story—some joyful, some challenging—but all leaving lessons worth remembering. Taking a stroll through the year, here is a reflection on how it went by - celebrating the small joys, the … Continue reading Wrapping up 2025
Finding gratitude in adversity
For me, gratitude is a way of life - something that brings about peace and perspective. I have been trying to intentionally follow it since a couple years. It's been a journey - of reflection and learning. When life flows smoothly, it feels natural to count our blessings. In moments of success, health and happiness, … Continue reading Finding gratitude in adversity
Wrapping up 2024
Last year, I decided to take up a 30 day challenge in the month of December. The idea was to take out time and do something that I like doing, every day in the last month of the year. I ended up making 4 mandala drawings in the month of Dec. This year, I decided … Continue reading Wrapping up 2024
Lead with a compass not a map
Parenting is a journey, full of twists and turns, surprises, and challenges. A journey that doesn't follow a predictable path or rigid guidelines. It's more like navigating unfamiliar landscapes, where adaptability matters more than pre-determined plans; where principles matter more than prescriptions and where a directional compass matters more than a map with a destination. … Continue reading Lead with a compass not a map
Art and science of teen prioritization
In the wonderful enigmatic world of teenagers, there is a system for deciding what to do, when to do it, and how long to put it off. It’s called “winging it,” but let's pretend it's a carefully crafted art form. Some seemed to have mastered it, while some are on the journey to navigate the … Continue reading Art and science of teen prioritization
Law of attraction
The Law of Attraction is one of those concepts that sparks a lot of debate. Some swear by it, claiming it has changed their lives, while others dismiss it as mere pseudoscience. For the uninitiated, Law of attraction is a philosophy that underpins exactly what is says - "Like attracts like". Expanding contextually, it simply … Continue reading Law of attraction
Wrapping up 2023
In the hustle bustle of life, we forget to take out time for things we like to do. There's always that next thing to do, the next milestone to achieve. And in taking care of life, we forget to live. This realization hits hard, especially at this time of the year, when it starting to … Continue reading Wrapping up 2023
An open letter to Bathroom
Dear Bathroom, I must admit, I'm baffled. As an ardent observer of the teenage species, I find myself pondering the great enigma of the seemingly endless hours they spend within your tiled realm. Is it a secret laboratory? A portal to a parallel universe where algebra makes sense and vegetables are delicious? Or perhaps a … Continue reading An open letter to Bathroom
5 random things
Because... Why not! Life is a magnificent tapestry of randomness, weaving its threads through the moments that define us. Moments that pass by, whether we notice them or not. Sure, big events in life anchor themselves in the memory and we reminisce them often. But what of those small moments, those insignificant ones that apparently … Continue reading 5 random things
Hustle. Juggle. Repeat 