Musings on Life Series

  Quiet Strength Some people mistake volume for confidence — as if being loud, interruptive, or rude somehow signals power. But real confidence doesn’t shout. It listens . It stands steady , not loud. It sets boundaries without breaking grace . You don’t have to raise your voice to raise your point. You don’t have to overpower to be powerful. Those who move with quiet conviction often hold the strongest presence in the room — not because they demand attention, but because they deserve it. True confidence isn’t in how loudly you speak, but in how deeply you’re rooted . And no one should ever confuse softness with weakness . Sometimes, Strength Looks Like Silence Sometimes, we choose relationships over righteousness . We stay silent not because we’re afraid, but because we care. We hold back our words not because we have none, but because we know what they could do. And yes, we often get judged for not standing up to someone — as if choosing peace means lacking ...

  Grief Have you heard the saying "Grief is the last act of love we give to our loved ones. Where there is deep grief there is deep love."    Did you know that grief is an experience and not a process?? Grief is a rollercoaster of emotions where love is predominant while other emotions like Sadness, Anger, Guilt, Anxiety, Confusion, Frustration, Numbness, Resentment, Yearning, Envy, Hope,Gratitude do play a part in overwhelming you.    With each passing year you think you are growing to be less affected by grief but each year is a journey of courage, battles, love, gratitude yet a strong sense of loss & void.  When a loved one passes away there are layers or many aspects of grief: v   One is the loss of the person v   Second is a sense of identity attached to the person and your relationship with him / her v   Third is a depth and intensity of your love v   Fourth is a deep connection with the loved one that e...

  On Oct 6 th 2024 we lost you, its been over a month. Still not been able to deal with the shock of your death and the gaping hole you had left us with. No words to say! Just shock and regret!! I wish I was there during your last moments. I cant imagine how the last few minutes would have been. So many of us are there for you but none of us were there with you at that moment. Your death shocked and shook not only us but all relatives, neighbours and friends. The scenarios of what if only and how it could have happened is something all of us are still reeling in. Appa, I miss the early morning coffee conversations with you from business to politics. You had been my pillar of support right from day 1. When I wanted to start my own consulting firm, I first asked only you “Appa, I want to explore my full potential, shall I start my own consulting firm. You immediately said Yes, go ahead. I will support you in whatever way I can.” I miss your childlike enthusiasm when we discuss...