Got a late start today, and the sun was already blazing. By the time I hit the road, the humdrum of the local market had begun. My ears were greeted by the familiar cacophony of sounds that make Indian streets so unique — vendors calling, vehicles honking, conversations overlapping. Despite...
This morning began with a visit to my faith senior at 7 am — a rhythm that will continue until the 11th of October. I managed a small loop afterwards, mindful that today is both Gandhi Jayanti and World Peace Day. On the way, I noticed sweepers at work, brushing...
Today I stepped out for a 3k evening walk — after ages. I put on my Bose SoundWear, let some fast-paced music set the rhythm, and moved along the familiar turf of my local roads. The last month has been heavy, with long days at the hospital near my elder...
Because walking has been my way to breathe, reflect, and realign — especially on days when life feels heavy. The past few years of life have been a mix of caregiving, work, creativity, and constant motion. Amid it all, these daily walks became my way to process, to stay grounded,...
Year-end is a time for reflections, revisiting the year that is gone by, counting the blessings, and gearing up for the year ahead. Seeing so many reflections on social media from friends and connections, I gave it a thought, and guess what! I reflected on the last decade – of...
Putting Your Oxygen Mask on Means Taking Care of Yourself This is an important metaphor for those who spend a great deal of their time taking care of others. When you fly on an airplane, the flight attendant instructs you to “put your oxygen mask on first,” before helping others. Why...
