Reflections Mental Health. Tragedy. Rant The kid was crying for help, but nobody understood. Maybe it wasn't the usual way of asking for help. His thoughts were irrational, he had lost his comprehension, and he couldn't gather his thoughts. He kept running away, yet he tried reaching out. He may not
Reflections The Universe’s Conspiracy: My Award-Winning Experience Have you ever had one of those moments when everything aligns perfectly, almost as if the universe is conspiring in your favor? Well, last week, I experienced something just like that. It felt as if the universe was whispering in my ear, guiding me without my even realizing it. Last
Book Reviews The Defining Decade: Why Your 20s Matter and How to Make the Most of Them Now Genre: Non-fiction, Psychology, Self-Help Author: Meg Jay As someone about to graduate from my 20s, I picked up "The Defining Decade" by Meg Jay out of curiosity. They say your 20s shape the rest of your personal and professional life, so I wanted to reflect on how I
Book Reviews The Silent Patient Author: Alex Michaelides Genre: Psychological Thriller If you're looking for a book that will blow your mind with twists, pick up "The Silent Patient" now! It's a page-turner that keeps you on edge the whole time, and by the end, you might find your
Book Reviews Bad Blood Genre: Biography Author: John Carreyrou Imagine investing millions of dollars into a “revolutionary company”, only to discover it was built on lies. Welcome to the world of 'Bad Blood,' a book that feels like watching a thriller unfold in real time with unexpected twists and jaw-dropping revelations! Before
Reflections How Do You Know If He/She/They Are the One for You? When it comes to our romantic lives, the question "How do you know if he/she/they are the one for you?" often pops up in conversations. Whether you're chatting with a friend, watching movies or interviews, or listening to podcasts, this question seems everywhere. Naturally,
Book Reviews Half of a Yellow Sun Genre: Historical Fiction Author: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Have you ever re-read a book and felt like you were uncovering a hidden treasure all over again? That’s the magic I experienced with Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Half of a Yellow Sun. I finished reading it just yesterday. Although it wasn&
Book Reviews The Midnight Library Genre: Fiction Author: Matt Haig "That sounds like a movie story. Is there a movie about this book?" That's what my husband said when I summarized this book to him. If you're looking for good fiction to read, I definitely recommend The Midnight Library
Book Reviews When The Body Says No Genre: Self-Help Author: Gabor Maté As promised, let’s start with some major key takeaways for this book review, and then we'll dive into the nitty-gritty of the book later on: 1. This book is a reminder for everyone to do a "self-emotional inventory" regularly to
Reflections On book club, friendships, courage, curiosity, and collaborative learning… Starting this week, I will summarize the key points of my blog post at the beginning of each writing. If you don't want to read the entire post, I want you to walk away with at least the following points: 1. Let courage push you forward—you'
Reflections Total Solar Eclipse, Lunch Party, and Cosmic Snacks… If you were in any part of the world where the path of the solar eclipse totality touched in the last week, you know the hype! At our division meeting, we had a lively discussion on- how far would you travel to witness something truly spectacular? A couple hundred, or
Reflections Finding "Glimmers" in Everyday Life What brings you joy in life? Is it the aroma of a freshly brewed cup of coffee? The melody of a song that reminds you of a specific memory? Perhaps it’s the first ray of sunlight hitting your face in the morning, or the cheerful chirping of birds outside
Book Reviews The Metamorphosis Genre: Fiction Author: Franz Kafka I listened to "The Metamorphosis" audiobook based on a book recommendation from someone in my book club. At one point, we had a tradition of offering club members a couple of book options for voting. So, a fellow member presented the group with
Reflections An Open Letter to My Cousin Who Moved Abroad This is an open letter to my cousin who just left Nepal to move to her dream country for her higher education. It has been a couple of weeks since her big move. So, here are my two cents for her. Dear N, Congratulations! I know it has been your
Book Reviews The Top Five Regrets of the Dying Genre: Memoir Author: Bronnie Ware Someone recently asked me how I choose which books to read. Honestly, I do not have a system. I simply keep my eyes and ears open. If I come across something interesting, I pick it up and read it. This one I heard about in
Reflections Taking One Confident Step at a Time The other day, my husband and I were driving somewhere, and we were having conversations with each other. I was appreciating him for all the skills he has, how good he is at certain things, and how confident I was in his ability to excel in whatever he does. Then
Reflections Stepping Out of Comfort Zone: Embracing Growth And Personal Development This week, I did something out of my comfort zone! Approaching someone and striking up a conversation isn't usually my thing. I often find it easier to stick with familiar faces in a crowd and stay within my bubble. However, this week, I took the initiative to approach
Book Reviews Nathiya Genre: Fiction Author: Saraswati Pratikshya I've had 'Nathiya' for years now. At one point, I started this book and left off after a few pages. But recently, I picked up this book again, and this time I couldn't stop turning pages—I finished it
Reflections What's Your Rich Life? On our recent trip to DC, we were having these random conversations with our friends when we came to discuss the “rich life”. We had such fun yet reflective discussions that I thought I would share with you all through this blog post. So, let’s start with what a
Book Reviews Maybe You Should Talk to Someone Author: Lori Gottlieb Genre: Memoir I read a decent amount of books, and I love bonding with people over our shared reading experiences. Last year, while I was seeing a physical therapist for my shoulder, we got to chatting about what we were reading. She mentioned this book she found
Book Reviews The Kite Runner Author: Khaled Hosseini Genre: Fiction If you have ever read any of Hosseini’s books, you already know the caliber of his writing. He crafts short, powerful sentences infused with volumes of emotion. His stories flow so seamlessly that you find yourself unable to stop turning pages until you reach
Reflections Intention: The Mantra of 2024 Do you ever find yourself wondering where the days, months, and years have vanished? My dad always used to say, "It's YOUR days, months, and years that go by every time." Those words didn’t quite hit home back then, but your late 20s do things
Book Reviews A Thousand Splendid Suns Genre: Fiction Author: Khaled Hosseini To kickstart 2024, I decided to re-read Khaled Hosseini’s masterpiece- "A Thousand Splendid Suns." I first read it a decade ago, and I had no memory of the story details except the strong impression that it was an outstanding book. Ten years
Book Reviews Tuesdays with Morrie Genre: Philosophical Novel Author: Mitch Albom The truth is, Mitch, once you learn how to die, you learn how to live. At my workplace, a common mantra is “Always begin with the end in mind”. Got it? It's about envisioning outcomes before planning any program and working backward
Reflections Goodbye, 2023! Hey friends! How's it going? Today’s blog post is a result of a random game I played with my husband and some close friends this week, and I thought, why not share this fun end-of-the-year activity with all of you? So, hang tight and bear with me
