When I was younger, trees were just scenery—silent bystanders to my movement through life. But as I grew older, and the world became louder, it was the trees that began to whisper the truths I didn’t know I was ready to hear. Their lessons didn’t come in words, but in presence. Their wisdom wasn’t announced—it…
Category: Musings
Giving Back to the Community No Matter How Small, It Matters
We often hear about changing the world, making a difference, leaving a legacy. But truthfully, most of us don’t live in headlines. We live in neighborhoods, communities, and everyday routines. And it’s within these spaces—close to home, close to the heart—that we have the most power to create meaningful change. Giving back to the community…
The Power of a Long Walk
There’s something incredibly powerful about taking a long walk alone. Not with music in your ears. Not with a phone in hand. Just you, your breath, your thoughts, and the rhythm of your footsteps. In a world that pushes us to move faster, speak louder, and stay constantly connected, a solitary walk becomes an act…
The Places That Never Held Me
There’s a silence that doesn’t come from solitude,but from erasure from standing in rooms that never made space for you,and realizing you were never meant to. Not forgotten just never remembered.There’s a difference.One stings,the other hollows you out. You look at the photos,hear the laughter,feel the pulse of a moment you were never part of.And…
Can’t Belong If I Never Existed There
There comes a time when explanations become empty echoes. Not because words run out, but because they fall on ears that were never truly listening. When presence is met with resistance, when truth is twisted, when collaboration becomes conditional — something shifts. Not loudly, but deeply. In a world that rewards performance over principles, integrity…
Navigating Grief
Grief, by its very nature, is disorienting. It doesn’t arrive in predictable stages or follow a clear timeline. Instead, it moves in waves—sometimes gently, sometimes with overwhelming force. For many, grief brings more than sorrow; it also brings anxiety and panic, often showing up in sudden, terrifying episodes. These panic attacks may feel like being…
What Losing My Father Taught Me About Emptiness
They say grief is love with nowhere to go. But that’s only the beginning.What they don’t say is that grief is not a single feeling — it is a shapeshifter. It arrives as a storm, leaves behind a fog. It hides behind your smiles and shows up at the most inconvenient times — not always…
Krishna’s Mastery of Strategy
In the vast epic of the Mahabharata, many characters stand out for their strength, valor, or wisdom, but few match the strategic brilliance of Krishna. As the mentor and guide to the Pandavas, Krishna’s role in the Kurukshetra war was not to engage in direct combat but to offer his profound wisdom and foresight to…
Leading with Dharma
In a world where leadership is often tested by challenges, competition, and the lure of short-term gains, maintaining an unwavering commitment to ethical values can be difficult. Yet, leaders who stick to their principles, even when the road is tough, are the ones who earn lasting respect and loyalty. This philosophy is beautifully exemplified in…
Lessons from Vidura’s Empathy and Wisdom
In today’s fast-paced, competitive workplace, emotional intelligence (EQ) has emerged as one of the most critical skills for effective leadership. It’s no longer enough for leaders to be strategic thinkers or problem-solvers; they must also possess the ability to understand, connect with, and inspire the people they lead. While the concept of emotional intelligence may…