Woke up unusually early this morning, and decided to go for a run. Mind you, this is one of my favorite things to do (among other things that involve nature) - catch the sunrise by the water, the sky filled with beautiful warm colors, listen to the sound of waves, and embrace a new day. It is said, the quietness of the morning clears up your mind. And for all that digital junk we retain in our tiny brain space, perhaps we humans need some extra cleansing more than ever. It is the most peaceful time of the day, and I ask myself, why haven't I been doing this on a daily basis..?
Read MoreIt's been over a year that I lost my Mother, and not a day goes by when I don't think of her. Not a single day has passed when I haven't sorely missed her and grieved. Still feels unreal, and her absence is a painful realization.
Initially it feels like you're looking outside of an aircraft window, and all you see is the endless sky, the clouds, and an endless horizon with no sign of civilization, and nowhere to go. There is a huge void, one that will take decades to fill. After my Mom's passing, I struggled to find myself, and in many ways I think I have rediscovered myself all over again. Her absence defined and restored me.
Read MoreLately I have been so absorbed writing about tech topics and job industry trends, that I completely forgot what a wonderful blog topic 'marriage' would make.
This year my parents celebrate 40 wonderful years of being married. '40 Years!! Wow!' I thought to myself. These days if couples survive 3 years or less, it is considered a miracle. Isn't it?
I am no expert on marriage, but seeing my parents married for 40 long years has given me a lot to look up to, and a lot to think about. My parents had an 'arranged marriage'. Yes! You heard it! Dad, accompanied by his parents, and younger brother, went to meet Mom for the first time (typical arranged marriage set-up). A well-educated and beautiful woman that my Mom is, my dad was quick to say yes! And before even they knew, they were married.
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I was on my way to see my folks over the weekend, and overheard a fellow passenger's conversation regarding how unhappy they were with their workplace and why they felt the need to be on vacation. Coincidentally, I had been reading about severe weather conditions not too long ago, and how it impacted my friends on the opposite coast and around the world. Most of them were extremely psyched to stay home or take the day off from work. I am a big advocate for personal days. Back in the days we (my coworkers and I) would joke about how people needed to take "mental health days" or "personal healing days" (LOL!). Well, because you tend to burn out if you do not take breaks from anything. Too much of anything is - toxic!
Have you been asked this question before? And the answer to that is "Of course". Time and again our friends, family and people within our professional circle ask us about our future goals and the big 'long term' picture. Seems like a rational question, right? Yes, it is.
It seems like a very rational approach to have a plan. Pick where you'd like to be, and how will you get there. Might work really well for most governments, companies and corporate organizations. But individuals may not necessarily function that way. People generally plan life events, professional goals, and overall big picture of where they want to be. Most people plan it along the lines of - "finishing school, finding a great job, planning your career path, finding a soul mate (most people will ask if such a thing exists :-)), getting married, having a family, perhaps buying a house and moving along in life feeling happy and content.
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