Recently, I was on the phone with my father, lecturing him about how he should 'let it go, don't care what people have to say.’ Mid-lecture, I caught myself and stopped, because asking him to do that so nonchalantly was not only wrong, but also unrealistic. For his generation, what people will say is a daily affirmation. This brought on a slight pang of guilt. I am coming from a place of boundary setting and therapy, and all he’s had is this very society and its ways. And it

Venturing into sacred territory. I’ve chosen a rather controversial topic, one with little allowance for varying opinions. To avoid...

I can't, that gives me gas ( that = a growing number of ingredients, but mostly dairy) I don't hate them. Hate is a strong word to use....

This is not a pity piece , but an awareness one. I’d like you to keep that in mind, if you make it to the end. My mother was diagnosed...

It’s been an interesting yet incredible four years… I’ve challenged myself to embrace honesty, focusing on my ‘why’ rather than fixating...

Let me start with the borrowed words from Adam Grant - It takes curiosity to learn. It takes courage to unlearn. Learning is how you...

Hi! I’m Zenia, a Canadian citizen of Indian origin who immigrated here almost 6 years ago. In India - I am a minority, belonging to the...

The last time I was all charged, optimistic, and focused about a year, it was in 2020 and we all know how that turned out. I stopped...

an essay about life lately We are a generation that is hopeful - For our parents who struggled through preceding recessions, wars, and...

If you identify with any of these, my friend, YOU ARE THRIVING. You have a roof over your head, food in the fridge, clothes for every...

ap·a·thet·ic showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm or concern. al·pha a leader; self-assured, powerful and confident in everything...

Life & Lemonade's very first contributor - she reached out to use this as a medium to share a life-altering experience in the hope to...

No matter how difficult a situation, just maintain a positive attitude, ok? - WELL, NO. SOMETIMES IT GETS OVERBEARING AND LEADS US TO...

It's tough to have an ailing parent/parents, I'm grateful every day for the people in my life that support me and my sister, care for us,...

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade and take a beat to think about your actions and their impact! An important realisation. Better...

Casually expressing a few things we need to normalize about this. (in my humble opinion) big call out - we need to normalize making new...

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade, and try each day, to be a better person - note to self and issued in public interest. ⁣ ⁣...