Visiting Nepal—both last December and again this summer—has tested my perseverance in ways I hadn’t expected. During my previous visit, I spent two out of three weeks battling a high fever. This time, I’ve been diagnosed with a degenerative genetic spine disease. My current focus is on slowing the disease’s progression before it becomes unmanageable. … Continue reading The Show Must Go On
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Compatibility vs. Complementarity in Relationships: Finding the Perfect Balance
Recently, I watched “What is Love?” and “Holy Matrimonies,” and read a book by Arthur Brooks and Oprah Winfrey, “Build the Life You Want.” I thought about my relationship. Pratima and I had been married for 27 years and had known each other for 35 years. Though we are poles apart in almost everything, we … Continue reading Compatibility vs. Complementarity in Relationships: Finding the Perfect Balance
Yearly Goals for Personal Relationship
January is ending! And this got me into the self-reflection mode. I did a self-assessment that was written in the previous blog. Setting yearly goals and looking at your most important relationships can help you grow and develop as a person. People can actively work to make their personal relationships healthier, more harmonious, and deeply … Continue reading Yearly Goals for Personal Relationship
Finding Meaning in the Minions: Life Lessons from “Despicable Me”
When the silence and loneliness surround you, they get on your nerves. You start talking to yourself, acting to yourself (as I am the lone audience), or you endlessly scroll through your phone or YouTube. Yesterday, I came across "Despicable Me," which is an animated film series primarily known for its entertainment value and humour. … Continue reading Finding Meaning in the Minions: Life Lessons from “Despicable Me”
The Tapestry of Life: Why Friendship Matters
A few days back, I had the immense pleasure of hosting a gathering, a beautiful reunion of souls with whom I'd shared my formative years. As we sat around, reminiscing about our collective past, laughing over innocent childhood shenanigans, and recounting the struggles that defined our youthful years, it was as though time had stepped … Continue reading The Tapestry of Life: Why Friendship Matters
Thinking Out Loud 