“Dive into life's depths, where the vivid tapestry of corals weaves a metaphor for existence. Amidst the dance of fish and the serenity of the ocean floor, find the profound simplicity that echoes the joy of living in harmony with the wonders of nature.” ― Huzefa Nalkheda wala The Power of Individualized Effort Hawaii is one of my favorite places to visit...
"I absolutely believe that people, unless coached, never reach their maximum capabilities." ― Bob Nardelli Expand Your Perspective On one of my solo road trips to Southern California, I visited one of my favorite national parks, Joshua Tree National Park. Far removed from the big cities, it is not contaminated with light pollution. Hence, the stars can seen brightly at night. After reaching...
“Click less, live more.” ― Abhijit Naskar Modern Addiction Recently, I went to Boston for a business conference. To keep myself focused, I put my phone on airplane mode and only used it during my free time. On my day off, I explored part of the city. After walking around, I decided to stop by the park and sat on one of the benches. Scanning...
“It’s your choice, NOT your upbringing that creates your reality.”  ― Dain Heer Identify Generational Patterns As farmers in rural China, my family and I lived a simple life. We raised animals and planted vegetables for food. Although we didn’t have much, we were healthy, fulfilled, and content. That all changed after moving to the U.S.  Immediately, we felt a sense of lack in comparison with...
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the things you did. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” – Mark Twain Treasure the Present Moment After discovering my purpose, I decided to leave my high-paying engineering job and...
“Dance as though no one's watching. Sing as though no one's listening.  Love as though you've never been hurt. Work as though you don't need the money. Live as though it's heaven on earth” —  Albert D'Souza What You Have Forgotten The moment you were born, you were whole, joyful, and free. You were full of life, zest, and excitement to be living in...
“The only person stopping you from doing something is yourself.” — Chrissie Hynde Allow Others Learn Their Own Lessons Relationships are one of the pillars of my life. Hence, I am constantly evaluating my connections. To live my best, I want to surround myself with others who have self-awareness and are actively working on themselves. This way, we can grow together by stepping...
“You can’t go through life allowing pain to dictate how you behave. It’s easy to sit here in your bedroom and wallow in your hurt feelings. It’s hard to rise above it.”  — Adam Braverman Learn to Be Comfortable With Yourself In 2013, I made a decision that changed the trajectory of my life. During that time, I was in a state of...
“Every adversity, every failure, every heartache carries with it the seed of an equal or greater benefit.” – Napoleon Hill Grow Through Adversities and Struggles To appreciate the natural beauties of life, I go on regular hikes in nature. While walking on the trails, I enjoy the majestic scenery all around me.  This simple activity replenishes my connection with mother Earth and gives...
“You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it.” – Maya Angelou Revisit Your Definition of Success After starting every new job, I had to create a different routine and...