Fulfilling resolutions

Ashwin Goyal

Jan 1, 2024 — 1 min read

It's a strange feeling, looking at these scribbled ambitions – lose weight, learn a new language, travel more. Funny, he didn't do any of that. Yet, there's no sting of failure, no bitter taste of unmet goals.

You see, this year unfolded in ways he couldn't have predicted. He didn't lose weight, but he found strength. He didn't learn a new language, but he listened wholly. He didn't stamp his passport, but he journeyed deep into the depths of his soul.

He set out this year to control his destiny, to carve a path lined with checked boxes and achieved goals. But life, with its unpredictable glory, taught him something far more valuable.

It showed him that sometimes the most incredible achievements are the ones you never planned for. His list of resolutions might remain unchecked, but his heart is full and his spirit is enriched.

Enduring childbirth

I've been on this journey for nine months. Standing in the hospital, my mind is spinning. Should I choose an epidural or go for natural birth? What about a C-section? Was it safer for my baby? These questions kept bouncing around in my head. I heard so many

Being cherished

As soon as I was born, I was universally cherished, a tiny beacon of new life, hope, and possibility. Every gaze that fell upon me, from the doctors to strangers peeking into my crib, was filled with wonder and kindness. I was celebrated for simply being. But as I grew