A Second Chance to Taste Life

2 weeks ago

“What’s the secret behind this ‘lean and fit’ body?” — that’s the question I often get from people who have always known me as a bit ‘fat and healthy’ guy. Over the last three years, I lost more than 12 kilograms of weight. I would smile and respond, “Meditation, yoga, and a vegetarian diet.” That was my polite lie — an easier answer than revealing the silent battle I was fighting inside. In truth, I had been struggling… Read more

Agriculturist Vs Engineer

3 years ago

Two friends from schools met after almost a decade. One was an engineer and another was already an established agriculturist. After exchanging conversations on their latest updates of life, the engineer asked, “I’ve seen you doing trainings on commercial agriculture as a lead trainer. Why don’t you start your own agriculture enterprise and be an entrepreneur?” The Agriculturist friend replied, “Working in farm is not as easy as talking about farming.” After a moment of silence, he continued, “You are also… Read more

First Day of School: Big Shirt, Giant Bag, and Bigger Dreams

6 months ago

This morning was unlike any other. Our little son, fresh out of his pre-school cocoon, stepped into a new school for Grade One. His uniform was slightly big—something he could grow into over the next couple of years. His new tie and ID card hung almost to his knees, like a medal of honour. It looked funny—but charming in a way only childhood can be. His mother fussed over the final touches: straightening his collar, brushing off imaginary dust from his… Read more