Rekha's Ramblings

Yesterday, I ran into someone at the gym. They asked how I’ve been and mentioned they don’t see me around much anymore. I smiled, because the truth is simple: I’ve started enjoying my own company. I do my own things now. I walk by myself when I want to. I move at my own pace. But I didn’t get here overnight. After years of trying to fit in—and being deeply hurt by a friendship that once meant the world to me—I have become more cautious about who I let into my life. My peace matters to me deeply, and I’m sure it matters just as much to others. Now I understand something clearly: I was never meant to fit in. With age, I’ve also come to realize that friendships evolve. What once formed easily now asks for something deeper. Time feels more precious. There is no longer room for drama or fake energy. I understand now that not every friendship is meant to last forever, and that doesn’t mean it failed. Sometimes, it simply means we grew in different directions. I will always cherish the good t...

  The children are home for the holidays, and as always, I find myself trying to squeeze in as many moments with them as possible before they head back to their own busy lives. Last week, during our recent travels, we had the pleasure of visiting one friend while staying with another. We had already eaten lunch and were only planning to stop by briefly, say hello, catch up, and perhaps enjoy a cup of chai together. What we didn't expect was the beautiful charcuterie board that my friend and her daughters had prepared for us. As we sat down at the table, insisting that we were "just going to talk and not eat," something wonderful happened. We laughed. We reminisced. We shared stories from years gone by. We talked about our children, our lives, and all the little things that had happened since we last spent meaningful time together. We have known each other for a long time. Like many parents, we spent years focused on raising our children, attending school events, driving t...