A note of Thanks

I found you when my consciousness was in chaos. I was living not too unhappily but felt a
longingness like a heartburn gnawing at my insides, as if I was not being honest to myself. I felt an
emptiness and lack of clarity of what my place in the world was, of what my purpose was or for that
matter who I was? I was a seeker not knowing what I was seeking…

You have been a mentor in the truest sense of meaning. You have shown me the path and guided
me along in my quest of finding myself.

The strength finder test and your explanation were the foundation for me in exploring my strengths
and truly inculcating them in my day-to-day life. It was a transformation that thrilled and surprised
me in equal measure. I had never since my playing days experienced such a burst of energy. I was
bubbling with energy everything seemed so cheerful and easy and natural.

The Positive Psychology weekly meetings was the highest point of my week. I loved each moment so
thoroughly along with you, Nidhi and Yasmeen. The laughs, the discussions on any topic under the
sun, the sharing, the assignments and the profound learnings were so enriching and invigorating.

I remember during our first one on one discussion, you told me to focus on depth. That is what I love
about you, your depth of understanding and knowledge. I aspire to be like you. You once mentioned,
to be an expert in any field one needs to read 40-50 books on the subject. I have taken this advice to
heart and am reading so many books which you have suggested. Totto Chan, the miracle of
Mindfulness, My experiments with truth, Autobiography of a Yogi, Flow, Authentic Happiness,
Flourish are all treasures of wisdom. I cannot thank you enough for inspiring me to read them.

Another of your great insights that has brought order in my consciousness was about importance of
meditation and to learn about meditation from Buddhism. Thich Nhat Hanh has become my source
of daily joy. I plan to be a part of Plum Village soon, the conversation with Shantum ji has been stuck
in my conscience since that day. I thank you for introducing me to a whole new spiritual world.

You have touched and blessed my life. Not a day passes when I do not remember your words. You
have inspired me to be the best of me. You have made me understand the happiness of sharing and
community building. A Thank you seems so inadequate to Thank You. You have become my soul
guide and I thank destiny for making us meet…