Wo(a)ndering thoughts!!!

How did I end up in this situation, I wonder while I try and hide the evidence before I get caught. I quickly rush to my little one's room and find him watching Grizzly Bear and laughing. Watching him laugh makes my soul full, and suddenly, I remember why I came in to check on him. I tell him he can watch TV for another 30 minutes and walk out closing his room door behind me. I tell myself that 30 minutes is enough for me to clear the scene. I rush to the study to check on my dear hubby who is enjoying his favorite weekend dopamine-high work: checking financials and working on his spreadsheet. Usually,  I get upset that he gives so much attention to a spreadsheet than me. Today, I'm so glad he is distracted. I close his door and rush back to the crime scene. I shouldn't label my innocent mistake as something drastic as a crime scene. But the situation demands.  Now I have 20 minutes to clear the place and make it look like nothing happened. I get some garage bags start clea...

I once read, "Truth is whatever gives you peace of mind." Every story has two sides: one represents the truth, while the other reflects the untruth. Ultimately, it doesn't matter which side holds the truth; what matters is the perspective you choose to take. Your perception and understanding stem from that choice, and that becomes your truth from your point of view. I was reading the story of Ahalya from the great Hindu epic, the Ramayana. Ahalya is the wife of Sage Gauthama, and each version of the Ramayana presents a different account of her life. She is considered the most beautiful woman Lord Brahma ever created. One day, while Sage Gauthama goes out for his morning rituals, Indra, the king of the devas, is enticed by her beauty. He disguises himself as Gauthama and tricks Ahalya. When the sage returns and discovers what has happened, he becomes angry and curses Ahalya, turning her to stone. PC: Google Images There are different versions of the Ramayana regarding Ahal...

It is that time of the year when we start to reflect on the past year and have a chance to up a version in the new year. During the weekend I did my usual beach stretch. While walking on those familiar paths near the beach, it reminded me of the time 18 months ago, how confused and broken I was and I used to walk this same path almost every single day for 6 months. I spent hundreds of hours listening to podcasts by Simon Sinek & Mel Robbins while walking along the beach for hundreds of kilometres. Whenever I encounter a problem, I rush to the beach to find solace; it comforts me every single time. Standing on the shores of the ocean, you realise how small you are, and your problems seem to shrink to merely a drop in the ocean.When it all started, I was lost and with every step I took, I felt I was getting the clarity I needed. But every step felt long and exhausting.  I emerged stronger and more courageous than ever before.  PC: Google images Earlier this year, the u...

Whether it's a business problem or a technology problem, the first step is to find a solution. Am I right?  I don’t need a Business degree to recognise it's not the right way to solve a problem; surprisingly, many teams follow this approach. Often a solution is reached before defining a problem. You might argue “Why would an organisation spend $$ without analysing the problem?”. I agree with the intention, but I believe getting clarity on the problem will save time and avoid complications in other business processes, time, money, and resources in the long run. I have noticed instances where businesses quickly resolve problems without knowing the downstream effects on other processes, which can lead to further issues later. In some cases, standard processes have workarounds because no one had time to go back and fix it. Here is your guide to solve problems in an ideal way, The first step is to  analyse and identify the problem  - Explore thoroughly to get to the core ...

I feel grateful for so many little things in  life and I wanted to capture that. Here it goes, In the world of concrete jungle I feel rich, 'coz I wake up to the sounds of birds   In the world of beauty standards I feel rich, 'coz my standards are on kindness and  compassion   In the world of people seeking happiness elsewhere I feel rich, 'coz I’m my happiness   In the world of material wealth I feel rich,  'coz I live around lush mountains and rivers   In the world of nastiness and fakeness I feel rich, 'coz I’m privileged enough to walk out of toxicity   In a world of millions of followers I feel rich,  'coz I have a handful of friends who root for me   In the world of monetary I’m rich,  'coz I have the time to reflect and change In the world of bash parties I feel rich, 'coz I can vibe on my own  In the world of expensive gemstones I'm rich, 'coz I can laugh at any situation In the world of insecured I'm rich, 'coz I k...