Pressure or Passion: Finding Balance

Pressure or Passion: Finding Balance

In life, we often find ourselves caught in the delicate balance between pressure and passion. These elements intertwine to shape our actions and decisions, influencing our journey through both stress and fulfillment. As I reflect on my experiences, I have come to...
From Family to Friends: How People Shape Us

From Family to Friends: How People Shape Us

It is often said that the company you keep defines who you are and influences who you become. Growing up, I didn’t have many friends; mostly, it was family and cousins, given that we are blessed with a large extended family. As I entered middle school, I started...
From People to Plants: The Power of Relationships

From People to Plants: The Power of Relationships

Today, while walking to the office with my dad, we discussed how life in India is relaxed because we have people to assist with daily tasks such as ironing clothes, washing dishes, and cleaning the house. This conversation got me thinking. Building relationships is...
Embracing the Flow: Navigating Summer’s Journey

Embracing the Flow: Navigating Summer’s Journey

A month of summer has passed, and as I speak to my friends, they have been sharing their exciting college visits, prepping for college applications, and making decisions about their majors. Meanwhile, I am on an “extended” break, engaging in various...
From Being a Bumper Car to Getting on the Road

From Being a Bumper Car to Getting on the Road

After 12 weeks into 11th grade, I finally got my bumper car out of the corner and am working to stay in the game. Each week would go by for the longest time, and every time I felt like it would be just one more homework assignment, I would be all caught up. Somehow,...