Reflections
A collection of moments, observations, and the occasional quiet realization
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A Candid Conversation with my 80-year-old Self
Watching my loved ones and the aging parents of friends – has been a humbling experience. Their quiet pursuit of dignity, self-determination, and independence is deeply moving. As I grow ...
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Essence of Gratitude
“Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow,” eloquently quoted by Author, Melody Beattie. Gratitude is a powerful and positive emotion that ...
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A Psychological Reset Button
What makes the New Year so special? It is like a “psychological reset button” that triggers something within us. The start of a new year evokes a range of emotions for many ...
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Life Comes Almost Full Circle
After six decades of life experiences, fluid and malleable personality, and physical transformations, life has almost come full circle. The magnitude of this moment astounds me! My life experiences have ...
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Solo Living
Oh! You live alone? I’m often quizzed about why I live alone. The concept of “Solo Living” is perhaps unique and less understood. It comes with social stigmas and myths ...
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It’s always about the Journey
A toast to the New Year! Enjoy the journey! The journey of my life is solely mine to take. On my journey, it’s just “Me & I,” with a grain ...
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Feeling Boundless
Are you prepared to say goodbye to 2022 and ring in the new year with all of its new possibilities? It is time to reflect! 2022 was an escape into ...
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The Time is NOW!
I’ve tied a knot at the end of my rope, and I am hanging on to my beautiful “ONE LIFE!” When I turned 50, I decided that within the next ...
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I Don’t Know
“I don’t know” is a very liberating and empowering phrase. However, I am not advocating the use of the phrase “for being lazy,” even though my motivation levels dip from time to ...
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My Endless Source of Love
I am just back after visiting my kids and grandsons. The best trip ever! I had not seen them in 3 years. I feel a burst of energy, a strong sense of ...
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