My Musings – Page 23 – Not your ordinary tales

Embracing the Journey: The Real Triumph in Life

Have you ever found yourself at the end of a long trek, standing on the peak of a mountain you’ve dreamt about for so long, only to feel an unexpected wave of emotions? It’s not always the triumphant, victorious high we anticipate. Often, it's a mix of relief, quiet satisfaction, and a lingering thought: “Why didn’t it feel exactly as I imagined?” I recently had a profound realization about this. For years, I had fantasized about reaching a particular milestone, picturing the moment over and over in my head. When I finally got there, despite …

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My Ridiculous Husband: Celebrating You on Your Birthday

Dear Hari, Today is your day, and I want to take this opportunity to shout from the digital rooftops just how amazing you are. You know, we’re not really the public-display-of-affection type, but for you, I’m making an exception. Buckle up, because here comes a flood of appreciation and a touch of my trademark wit. Let me start with something Don Norman said about good design being invisible, fitting our needs so seamlessly that we hardly notice it. You, my dear, are like that good design—except you’re not invisible; you’re delightfully …

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Climbing the Unclimbable: A Journey with “Meru”

I recently watched a documentary that left me absolutely breathless. "Meru," directed by Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi, isn't just a film about climbing; it's a gripping narrative about friendship, perseverance, and the sheer power of human will. The story follows three climbers, Conrad Anker, Jimmy Chin, and Renan Ozturk, as they attempt to conquer the Shark’s Fin on Mount Meru in the Himalayas, one of the most challenging and dangerous climbs in the world. The Ultimate Climb The Shark’s Fin on Mount Meru stands at over 20,000 …

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The Power of Stories: Rewriting Our Lives

Growing up, my mother would often tell me bedtime stories. Tales of heroes and adventures, of triumphs and failures, each story held a lesson. As I grew older, I realized that these stories weren't just for entertainment—they were a way to make sense of the world. Each narrative was a lens through which I viewed my experiences, shaping my beliefs and my reality. Life, as it turns out, is a series of stories. The narratives we craft about our experiences shape our perceptions and, ultimately, our reality. It's fascinating how two people can …

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Embracing Discomfort: A Newbie Trekker’s Tale

No one likes being uncomfortable—it’s human nature to seek relief from pain and discomfort. This thought lingered in my mind as I stood at the base of another challenging trail in Uttarakhand, my backpack heavy with supplies and my heart pounding with a mix of excitement and dread. As a newbie trekker with three treks under my belt, I knew the mountains could be unpredictable and demanding. My first trek to Deoriatal Chandrashila (DC) was a real eye-opener. The 13km night ascent was tough, especially without enough sleep. Each step felt like …

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Cherishing Time and Connections

As I've gotten older, I've come to understand the true value of time. How I spend it and who I spend it with has become increasingly important. I'm now very selective about the relationships I invest in, avoiding surface-level interactions that lack substance. There's a significant opportunity cost in terms of what else I could be doing with that time and energy. I've learned that you don't need a vast number of relationships to feel fulfilled. Most people, myself included, find that having a handful of deep, meaningful connections is …

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