Tag: travel
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The taste of time: Indian dishes as metaphors for years of marriage
If you know me at all, you know I adore food—honestly, at this point, people attend my training sessions purely for the food-themed icebreakers. So really, no one should be shocked that I’m explaining marriage using a menu of my favourite dishes. I mean, I grew up with my father’s golden rule: eat when you’re…
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What’s the Similarity Between Riding a Taxi and Writing?
A comedy of detours, questionable directions, and existential fare meters. I can write just about anytime, anywhere. The second I’m out observing the world — checking out buildings and soaking up nature — my ideas start jumping around like they’ve had too much coffee. In classic Abracadabra (title of my log and podcast) fashion — where my brain pulls random ideas…
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Why I Prefer Tim Hortons Black Coffee
And why that says something about writing too Disclaimer: The opinions expressed here are entirely my own and should not be considered as statements of fact, endorsements, or criticisms on behalf of any company, brand, or organization. My experiences with coffee — Tim Hortons or otherwise — are personal, subjective, and shaped by my own taste buds and quirks.…
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SORRY ABOUT THAT, EH?
Welcome to Canada, Please Mind Your Dreams… and yes, that pun was totally intended. Finding humour in every situation — no matter how disastrous — is something I learnt from my father. The man had zero control over his laughter. None. My mother still tells the story of how he once burst into uncontrollable giggles…
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What Snow and Ice Can Teach You as an Author
Every now and then, the coach and facilitator in me takes over the author in me, and I start finding lessons hidden in everyday moments. Last night, as I went out for a walk after dinner, I noticed the snow slowly melting away. What remained were small, frozen smudges—patches that no longer softened under each…
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The Pain of Losing a Car in Canada
The greatest irony of being an author — whether you see it as a gift or a curse — lies in the fact that every experience, good or bad, eventually finds its way into a story. Fair warning: this one’s about life’s not-so-pretty moments. Proceed with caution (or curiosity). Losing a car in Canada isn’t exactly a rare story.…
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The Langar at the Golden Temple: A Feast Beyond Food
*Langar – community meal One of the founding principles of Sikhism is seva — selfless service performed without expecting anything in return. And perhaps the greatest living example of seva can be found in the langar at gurudwara sahibs across the world. The Golden Temple’s langar is the heartbeat of this philosophy. Every act within…
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The power of just being in the moment
Walter Mitty: When are you going to take it? Sean O’Connell: Sometimes I don’t. If I like a moment, for me, personally, I don’t like to have the distraction of the camera. I just want to stay in it. Walter Mitty: Stay in it? Sean O’Connell: Yeah. Right there. Right here. From – The Secret…
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Time to Appreciate the Positives About Air India
My heartfelt condolences to the flight crew, cabin crew, and all the passengers aboard the ill-fated Air India Flight AI 171. What happened in Ahmedabad was truly tragic—a devastating incident with lives lost in the Air India crash. My heart goes out to the families affected. As with all such events, thorough investigations will uncover…
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Soloness
*This is my perspective as a first-time visitor to Canada. Sept 2020 – What does loneliness mean to you? This article is about the fantastic people I have met in Canada so far. Seeing a homeless man share his coins with another homeless person activated my writing buds for this article. He was himself a homeless and collected coins from people,…