I have no children, but I’m surrounded by people who do. My constant thought when I see parents, whether they are friends, family, or strangers, is how do they live the most difficult role of their lives. I am always in awe of the smorgasbord of emotions they experience, sometimes in a matter of seconds. […]
The Parents Downstairs Read More »
Last week, as I was enjoying an afternoon cup of tea with my parents, my mother reminisced about one of our family friends from many moons ago. Both my parents recollected the beautiful memories and friendship that they shared with this individual. We have no idea where he is today, but this week’s blog is
What Are Friends For? Read More »
There are times when it feels that nothing is going according to plan. There are occasions when it seems like I can’t do anything right. And, then there are also moments when everything seems frustrating, impossible, and a royal pain in the behind. These instances are infrequent, but when they do occur, they stand out like
When I Take It Personally Read More »
As I age, so do the people and pets around me, especially my parents and Coco, my senior dog. Their ageing was the primary reason for my relocation to India a couple of years ago. That said, I understand that not everyone is in my shoes where they can and want to up and leave
For many people, especially women, caring for others comes more naturally than caring for ourselves. Sometimes we even pride ourselves in being everything to everyone by striving to be the best at every role we play; however, the real challenge lies in taking care of ourselves. When we don’t take the time to nurture our
Recently, my family went on a short vacation to Benares, a city in northern India, and brought back some local delicacies. One of the items they returned with was a stack of potato papad, which is a thin Indian wafer eaten fried or roasted. As I relished the papad, I had a sneaky suspicion that I’d
My Selective Memories Read More »
Last week felt like a whirlwind of mental and performance tests. For the second time, I pursued the driving exam and succeeded after miserably failing the first time around. Life is a blend of such trials and experiments. Sometimes, we know what we’re doing, but majority of the times, we give it our best hoping it
That Time I Failed Read More »
Last week, I was tasked with a responsibility that I haven’t undertaken in many years. It may not seem like a big deal, but I had to oversee the family restaurant while the family was out. Typically, I spend time at the restaurant to help on the busier days or as an alternative workspace on
For the past month, I’ve felt an ache in my heart grieving lost relationships – familial and otherwise. Every single day, I’ve had the same sense of loss, anger, and sadness. The same dialogues and scenarios run through my head that leave me in tears, which I hold back as a false show of strength.
I recently held a workshop on developing and strengthening self-confidence. It was an intimate setting with a small crowd, and I can’t thank them enough for sharing their vulnerabilities with me and each other. As I debriefed on what I could have done differently and better, I noticed a pattern amongst the participants and myself.
Something Old, Something New Read More »
