Musings on Life Series

  "What?! What are you talking about, Aparna? Leadership with heart and soul?" That’s often the reaction I get when I bring this up. People immediately imagine emotional decision-making—rushed, impulsive, clouded by anxiety or fear. But that’s a misunderstanding. That’s not leading with your heart. Whether you're a CEO, a team lead, a coach, a teacher, a mom, or a consultant— you’re doing the same thing : helping people accomplish something they couldn’t do alone. Leadership isn’t about titles. It’s about action. It’s about the trust you inspire, the courage you model, and the commitment you nurture. And leading with your heart isn’t soft . If anything, it’s braver and harder than leading with authority alone. So What Does It Mean to Lead with Heart? It means connecting at a deeper level . It means being authentic, empathetic, vulnerable, and real . It means building trust—not just through words, but through consistent presence and emotional integrity. We’re human. We...

  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...