🎂🎊🥂 Today, I turn 60. As I look at these two photos, one from my 16-year-old self talking over an old-fashioned landline phone, and the other from today, smiling with my mobile in hand, I can’t help but feel a deep sense of nostalgia and gratitude. The lamp shades may have changed, the phones evolved, but the essence of who I am—the laughter, the love, the challenges, and the growth—remains unshaken .At 16, I was filled with youthful dreams, talking to the world over the phone, blissfully unaware of what lay ahead. Today, I smile in the same way, but now, the world fits in the palm of my hand, and the background tells the stories of modern times.
From the young girl who dreamed of music, dance, and creativity, to the woman I am now—an artist, a choreographer, a counselor, a wife and a mother—I have lived a life rich with experiences, both sweet and bitter. Each step of my journey has taught me something invaluable, from the beauty of Indian classical arts to the lessons I’ve learned from working with people from different walks of life, across continents.
Bachelors, Diplomas ,Masters and a PhD… yes, these degrees reflect my academic pursuit, but the real wisdom I carry is not found in textbooks—it’s found in the struggles I’ve faced, the friendships I’ve built, and the wisdom earned through both tears and joy. Life has its ups and downs, and there were moments when I stumbled, but each fall was followed by a rise, each heartbreak transformed into strength.
To my daughters, now creating their own beautiful stories, and to the younger generations that will follow, my heart says this: Life will never be easy, but it will always be worth it. There will be days when you question everything, when you feel lost or weary, but remember, it’s the hard days that build your resilience. Don’t be afraid to dream big, and even more importantly, don’t be afraid to fall. Learn to rise, to love deeply, to listen to your soul, and to never stop creating.
At 60, I am thankful to this journey, to my family, to my art, and to all the love that surrounds me. I am still learning, still growing, and still smiling as I continue this beautiful dance of life, with my feet rooted in the past and my eyes looking ahead to the future.
Here’s to the next chapter.
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