Last weekend, our MBBS batch had a get-together in Goa.
Our Goa get-together was more than just a reunion; it was a moment of rediscovery, a chance to relive and reimagine what life was like when things felt simpler, freer, and more authentic.
Old friends, old jokes, and so the stories that never get old.
My wife and I even sang a song together.
We’re not the ones who steal the spotlight. But that night, something changed. The music pulled us out of our shells, and for those few minutes, it felt like we were students again—free, alive, and unfiltered.
That whole weekend was like stepping into a time warp. We danced like we used to during college festivals, laughed until our cheeks hurt.
In all this, something real and raw happened too… we had those long, easy conversations that only happen with old friends.
Dr. Ranjeet Kelkar, one of our classmates, stood and shared 4 really meaningful principles. And what he said—it stuck.
If you can’t change something, don’t keep thinking about it.
How often do we waste energy trying to fix the unfixable? His words just hit home.
A satisfied life is better than a successful one.
He wasn’t saying success doesn’t matter, but what good is it if you’re not happy? It’s those little things that count, the ones we often ignore.
Never compare yourself to others. You’re one of a kind.
Simple words, right? But think about how much time we spend measuring ourselves against everyone else.
Detach from yourself.
This one was heavier. He said we need to let go of our ego, of all the roles we cling to, and just live.
Ranjeet’s principles really resonate. They seem deceptively simple but hold profound truths. Each of them is a reminder to shift focus back to what truly matters: presence, contentment, individuality, and humility. In a world where we’re constantly on the move, his words felt like an invitation to pause and recalibrate.
As I sat there listening, I realized something. We get so caught up in the rush of life—work, responsibilities, goals—that we forget to just breathe, to just be.
That weekend wasn’t just about reliving old memories. It reminded me of what really matters.
So let me ask you—when was the last time you slowed down, had a real conversation, or just sat back and felt like yourself?
Because maybe it’s time to bring that back.
It’s easy to get swept up in the noise of daily life, but this story is a reminder to make time for what nourishes the soul—old friends, deep conversations, and moments that make us feel alive.
Maybe it’s time for all of us to reach out to those friends we’ve been meaning to call, dance like no one’s watching, or simply sit in stillness and reconnect with ourselves.