Seize the day!

Joshimath has been a part of my bucket list when Uttarakhand was declared a seperate state two decades ago. Gateway to Hemkund Sahib and the Valley of flowers, it's been a thing I have wanted to do during August. Joshimath developed cracks and is declared a sinking town. Things changed before I could plan that trip... before I could tick my bucket list.

It was an epiphany of sorts, made me realise that nothing lasts forever. Take that trip, give that gift that you want to, express those feelings, have that conversation, buy that thing you like for your self, take that hobby class ...just do it already. 

Milestones are important - that 40th birthday is important, that 1st year anniversary is important, that 1st salary is important but what is more important is how you lead to that milestone. The memories that you gather on the way is key. 

The regret of not doing something weighs more than the regret of doing it and facing rejections. Rejections are a part of life, the ability to handle a 'No' allows you to explore aspects of life that will make you proud of yourself and happy too. So go for that trek even if you think you won't be able to complete it, enrol for that violin class even if you wont become a pro, send that message even if the answer is no. 

I love these line by Javed Akhtar -

क्यूं डरें ज़िन्‍दगी में क्‍या होगा

कुछ ना होगा तो तज़ुर्बा होगा

Carpe diem!!! Happy 2023 🫶