Unforgettable memories of the winter wonderland. Memories can lodge you into the past and make you feel rejuvenated. “A good snapshot keeps a moment from running away.” — E. Welty Last week, while cleaning my bookshelf, I found old photograph albums my father gave me. …

In response to Dancing Elephants Prompt 21 of 52 — The prompt from my friend Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles, about Shining the spotlight on you and Dr. Gabriella Korosi’s article on Joyous Moments, reminded me of the book “The Book of Joy” written by the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu. There are many takeaways from the book. The most important…

In response to DEP’s Prompt 49 of 52 — Life is a collection of moments. Some are sheer joy, beckoning us to celebrate, while others carry a bittersweet taste, yet they are worth cherishing and learning from. The moments of joy we experience are like cherished treasures carefully stored in the gallery of our memories. They remain there, ready…

September Six Word Photo Story Challenge: “Shadows” — What’s The Purpose Of My Shadow? After a stormy meeting with a client, I was returning to the hotel when I paused for a moment, basking in the warmth of the afternoon sun on that cold winter day in Alexandria. As I pondered the events of the meeting, I noticed my shadow stretching out before me…

“Pain is inevitable suffering is optional.” — Haruki Murakami This insightful quote resonates with ancient Buddhist wisdom and holds a profound truth. I’ve encountered its wisdom in my personal journey, and today, I witness its relevance when working with young leaders and individuals within the companies I consult for. My…

In Response To Nature Prompt: Second week of August — In 2015, I was on a two-week business trip to Norway, a journey that left a lasting impression. During my stay, I had the privilege of exploring Oslo, Bergen, and Stavanger. This was my first visit to this enchanting Scandinavian realm, and what struck me profoundly was the Norwegians’ profound…

Liberating Ourselves From The Pressures Of Positivity — “Imperfection and perfection go so hand in hand, and our dark and our light are so intertwined, that by trying to push the darkness or the so-called negative aspects of our life to the side … we are preventing ourselves from the fullness of life,” -Jeff Bridges In our relentless…

Embrace, Evolve, Excel- Three pillars of effective self-development — As a coach and a mentor, I have worked with several high-performing, high-potential individuals, helping them in their self-development and career progression. Coaching and mentoring have become crucial tools for developing leaders across all levels in various industries. The illusion of quick fixes. However, a common misconception prevails among many participants that these interventions are…

August Six Word Photo Story Challenge: “Toys” — With Every Toy Comes A Story Whenever I embarked on a business trip, my son eagerly handed me a meticulously written list of his coveted toys, he wanted me to buy. In 2003, during my first visit to New York, I decided to indulge my son’s wishes by visiting the iconic Toys R Us shop nestled…