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The Unpredictable Journey of Life: Lessons from Challenging Times

 In a true sense, this is a somewhat awkward subject to write about, but when you witness something like this within your family, you can't help but believe it. The past two years have been difficult for most people around the world. Many of us have lost our dear and near ones, either due to COVID or other chronic diseases . I recall an instance where my sister was down with heavy coughing and was on high medications, awaiting her RT-PCR results . Suddenly, she came home with the help of one of her friends. She could barely walk or talk, and we were skeptical about her visit, given her health condition. However, she wanted to see us and our house. After a few minutes, she left with her friend. We remained in constant touch with her through her children regarding her health and situation. The next day, around 5 in the evening, my nephew called my father, but I answered and received the news of her passing. We were deeply shattered upon hearing the news, but she seemed to h...

Reflections on Life, 2020, and the Road Ahead: A Journey of Self-Discovery

We have all experienced numerous ups and downs in our lifetimes, but the way 2020 unfolded was drastically different. It didn't affect just one person, area, city, region, state, or country; it impacted the entire world. People had to change their approach towards life. Many lost their lives, and many returned from a perilous brush with death. We've lost near and dear ones, whether from our families, relatives, friend groups, or workplaces. The major question we should ask ourselves is: Have we reflected on the kind of life we want and what we want to leave for the next generation? While many of us may not have experienced such a massive pandemic before, our children are still living through it. Some understand the situation, while others may not comprehend the gravity of it. Some have expanded their families during lockdown , while others have faced tragedy. Once everything settles down, and we adapt to a new normal , have we thought about the lessons we will carry forwa...