Friday, October 25, 2024

Who Am I - Mentor

 I'm an IT nerd and storyteller, always eager to connect with people and share my life journey with others, hoping it might enrich someone’s life along the way. My passions are many—science, technology, culture, food, movies, travel—maybe a bit too many, but at the core of it all, I just love connecting with people. I feel blessed that I can finally live a lot of what I dreamed of as a young adult, now in the middle of life’s journey.

I was shaped by two powerful countries: India, the largest democracy, where I was born, and the U.S., the strongest democracy, where I now live. It’s been a unique experience, moving from an Asian Indian country to one where I am neither Asian nor Indian. This journey has given me not only countless places and unforgettable experiences but, most importantly, incredible people who’ve shared pieces of their worlds with me.

I often think of myself as a river who is mid-life still far from the sea. Flowing forward and collecting the richness of every new mind I meet. Like a river absorbing each tributary and earlier during it's nascent year been absorbed into a bigger river, I’m shaped by every relationship, each meeting of minds. These connections add depth, color, and richness to my life. Just as rivers morph with each new source they encounter, I, too, grow through every interaction, every moment of shared understanding.

And yet, though I’m maturing, I am far from the sea—still flowing, still absorbing, still evolving. I hope that each new connection will bring a fresh hue, a unique insight, and perhaps even a deeper purpose - mutually. A symbiotic enrichment - growth towards something more enriching.

So, will you be one of those minds? Let’s share, connect, and see where this journey flows.