Stronger Every Day


Hey everyone, I’m back with a new blog for 2026. 

This time, you might notice a few changes in my blog this year. Wishing you all a very Happy New Year. I genuinely hope 2026 turns out better than 2025, as this year has to be about growth and improvement. I felt the need to write this because, even though the year has just begun, 2026 has already taught me a few meaningful lessons that I want to share.

One moment that stayed with me was thinking about the woman who comes to our house to help with cleaning. Every time she arrives, she comes with a smile, always ready to help, never complaining. She walks more than three kilometres just to get here and still has no objections or excuses. Recently, we visited her home. It was smaller than what many people would consider a bathroom, yet she lives there with a family of five and also takes care of several baby dogs.

Looking at her life made me feel deeply grateful. It forced me to reflect on how often we overlook what we already have. People with far less than we often carry more strength, gratitude, and contentment. This realisation made me understand that many of us, including myself, are not truly happy with what we have and sometimes end up disrespecting our own privileges.

I also started my year by visiting a gaushala and having prasad there. Beginning the year by reconnecting with our roots and grounding ourselves spiritually is one of the healthiest ways to start fresh. Visits like these bring clarity and remind us of what really matters beyond daily noise and pressure.

Another important lesson I’ve learned is about being overly sensitive. Being kind and respectful is necessary, but being overly emotional or constantly adjusting for others does not help in the long run. The reality is that no one is going to handle you gently just because you are sensitive. We come into this world alone, and we leave it alone. That doesn’t mean becoming rude or heartless; it means learning to protect your boundaries. Being overly nice or expecting people to automatically understand you only leads to disappointment.

The third lesson is something I’m genuinely proud of, coming out of my shy and introverted phase. I haven’t completely transformed, but I’ve improved, and that progress matters. I’ve started going out more and communicating, even when I don’t fully understand everything. Recently, I visited an exhibition where I had very little knowledge about the industry. Instead of staying silent, I asked questions and interacted. Through simple communication, I learned how the industry works and gained clarity I wouldn’t have had otherwise.

Seeing myself grow in this way motivates me to keep pushing forward. These small changes may not look dramatic, but they are shaping a better version of me, and that’s how I want to continue through 2026

Learning at an Exhibition
Prasad at the gaushala













There has been a lot of learning, and reconnecting with my roots is bringing me back. It honestly feels like 2016 again.

 

Comments

  1. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2026 at 7:09 PM

    You made me realize how little I was appreciating things; I’m definitely going to start being more grateful for everything around me.

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2026 at 10:33 PM

    Strong observations, especially about sensitivity and communication. Growth is showing up even when you’re unsure, and you’re clearly doing that

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2026 at 10:35 PM

    Loved the clarity in this.

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2026 at 4:55 PM

    Wish you a great year ahead, i believe these small atomic habits will take you to places you wouldn’t even imagine. Make you more humble and at the same time a better person. 🤞

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