Why I Chose to Write About My Health
We often use social media to share our wins — milestones, celebrations, and the highlights of our lives. But rarely do we open up about the struggles: the quiet battles, the moments of doubt, and the times we’re forced to confront pain, loss, or fear. I chose to write about my health not to seek…
The Show Must Go On
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.…
A Student, A Father, A Storyteller
A few days back, I wrote about how loneliness had been affecting me. Little did I know that shortly after that, I would hear the heartbreaking news that one of my students had taken his own life. I felt like somebody had punched me in the face. I knew he was battling his own demons,…
On Loneliness, Aging, and the Quiet Clock Ticking
I was reading a book, The 5 Types of Wealth by Sahil Bloom, and I tried the Memento-Mori Calendar, which was suggested by the book. A Memento Mori calendar is a visual reminder that life is finite. It typically displays your life in weeks—from birth to an average lifespan (often 80–90 years)—with each week represented…
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Thinking Out Loud 