When my almost 4-yr old bawled after her birthday party at home ended, I held her in my arms, rocking her. “Was it disappointing for you?” I asked. “Yes, Mama.” A big part of me ... Read More about What Mama Learnt
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What do you do when life disappoints?
I held back sharing this story publicly because the truth is- being disappointed that it rained on my garden wedding, especially when it was already a miraculous sponsored gift, felt frivolous. But ... Read More about What do you do when life disappoints?
You don’t have to measure everything
If I could tell my younger self one thing that would reverse those sleepless nights of tears, it would be this— what they told you in graduate school “if you can’t measure it, it doesn’t exist,” is a ... Read More about You don’t have to measure everything
If I’m stuck in limbo
This morning as I went on my usual Saturday 530am walk at the nature reserve, I sat in the darkness alone, soaking in nature’s full unsullied nocturnal glory, when a sadness began to encroach on ... Read More about If I’m stuck in limbo
You are Complete
Because of my long hair, ear-rings get caught easily in it and it’s not infrequent that I come home finding that one dropped off. Yesterday, I grieved that a particular ear-ring I’ve had for ... Read More about You are Complete
Stay faithful
There are times I am feel absolutely overwhelmed by the magnitude of what needs to be done- - helping communities in public health, running a non-profit, parenting duties, cooking, speaking ... Read More about Stay faithful