SEEK AND SPARK

I have just finished reading an op-ed in the New York Times by Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex where she recounts ever-so-powerfully and painfully, her experience with grief after her miscarriage earlier in the year. In the article, she opines that these challenging times call for us to be more sensitive and empathetic to one another because everyone has gone through or is currently going through some sort of pain. Needless to say, her article has sparked a lot of conversation around the subject of miscarriage which is unfortunately often considered taboo. Granted, there are no words in the dictionary that can sufficiently describe the kind of year that 2020 has been. Life is sometimes hard but the Pandemic has compounded the pain and difficulty in navigating its challenges. Many will agree that it takes a lot of effort these days to muster even the lowest level of optimism and positivity and even then, one does so cautiously. Personally, I have gone through my fair share of challenge...

Receive Sanitized greetings! So during this quarantine period, I must say I have had a lot of time in my hands. I am generally a very busy person and for the longest time I craved to just have a moment to rest, and recoup, and think and I’m sure a lot of you can relate. I am a little embarrassed to say this, but I have been binge-watching Greys Anatomy. I know I am very late to the party but for those who are like me, this Television Series is about brilliant Surgical Interns who are eager to start practicing and so they begin their internship in a renowned hospital under strict supervision of very experienced Surgeons. So the program basically gives us a behind-the-scenes peek into their personal and professional struggles as well as triumphs. Now, I know the characters in the series are fictional but I couldn’t help but notice their passion and their eagerness to make medical history while saving lives. It was interesting to watch them go to extreme lengths just to end ...