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...

Nothing is promised & life can change in a flash, don’t take your love for granted & if you are out looking, don't settle for mediocre love

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...

Oxford Dictionary defines elation as 'a feeling of great joy or pride' 'exultant gladness' 'high spirits' We've reserved 'elation' for...

How many of us subscribe to the thinking that getting a dream job, your dream job, will change everything? Will make you jump out of bed...

Life & Lemonade presents a candid conversation about grief in it's very first video. How we carry it. How it molds us How do we interact...

Catastrophizing: It means a person fixates on the worst possible outcome and treats it as likely, even when it is not. I am somewhat of a...

Broaching a touchy topic here, but a necessary one, so bear with me. I’ve grown up listening to ‘Blood is thicker than water’ which has...

PSA: not every year in your life is going to be remarkable. fantastic. excellent. 10/10. This is not an outcome for lack of trying. It’s...

Recently, I was in conversation with someone pretty close to me and they asked me about my mom’s health and how I was doing as a result...

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...

scrolling through social media and you are hit with posts in bold fonts exclaiming - DO NOT BE CONTENT WITH YOUR CURRENT POSITION. BETTER...

This piece is dedicated to a dear friend I admire. I do not want him going through this life not knowing the impact he has had in mine...

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