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Deep Conversations - From Pain to Lightness to Joy....

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We talked about our pains, our complexes, our dreams.....and shared JOY! It's been a roller-coaster 24 hours attending a high school reunion to mark 30 years since we graduated. Was hesitant to attend, but a few folks who cared, nudged me to come. And boy, am I glad I did! My wonderful conversation with Sandhya epitomised everything that was so right about this experience. This was probably the first time we had ever spoken beyond the typical desultory conversation. It was so moving, energising and ultimately joyful to hear how this fine lady had conquered her demons and was now blossoming. Inspirational!!! So, to my friends out there, the next time you see me, lets get beyond the 'how u doing?" to the real you. I am VERY interested!

GOOD NEWS AND BAD NEWS - TREAT THESE TWO IMPOSTERS THE SAME

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GOOD NEWS AND BAD NEWS - TREAT THESE TWO IMPOSTERS THE SAME By 8am this morning, I had been hit by these two imposters! As I awoke at 5am and got ready to leave for my early morning yoga class, I made plans to visit my extremely cute grand-niece Samara who turned 5 today just after class. Spending time with Samara and her equally adorable sister Anika are always huge learning and exhilarating experiences. The sheer unbridled joy that emanates from them (and most kids) is infectious and when with them, one can totally just be in the moment. And that's indeed how it played out. Spending time this morning with these two munchkins was indeed all that and more. When I got home, I heard a 'ping' on my phone and when I opened my email - this message about someone one I know came through.... (names and some details changed) To those who are good friends of X,  I am really overwhelmingly sad to tell you X has only a few weeks to live according to his recent medical...