Category Archives: musings

Backhanded insults disguised as praise Handed out to women in so many ways.. * “You are not like other women”- that is not The compliment that it appears on first thought Through your perceived differences from others you are being defined Your worth lies in your being exceptional all the time “You are so smartContinue reading “The Compliment that is not”

What is this life if, full of care I have little time to spare To lose myself in the pages of a book To be so engrossed that I forget to look At everything else around me To have the pleasure of inhabiting vicariously The characters’ lives, of rooting for their success Of finding oneContinue reading “Reading”

The curry is cooked, and now awaits The tempering that gives it its distinctive taste I heat the oil, add seeds of mustard and cumin I watch them crackle and then throw in Some fragrant curry leaves and few red chillies dried Then add the sizzling mixture to the curry set aside Aromatic spices bloomedContinue reading “Culinary Signature”

Science and advancements in medical technology Can help my patients live longer, studies tell me There is yet another procedure, another medication That I can add to my patient’s regimen, it exemplifies my dedication To ensure my patients get treatment that is state-of-the art In the best possible way I want to take care ofContinue reading “When Less is More in Medicine”

All winners rise early, all CEOs belong to the 4 am club Such statements in my wounds salt rub Waking up before dawn is something I despise Since I cannot rise early, I cannot rise In my career, or so it would appear If waking up early is imperative for success, I fear I wouldContinue reading “Never in the 4 am club..”

If only earlier medical attention you had sought Your illness in earlier stages we would have caught Why did you ignore your symptoms for so long You must have suspected something was wrong.. We could have diagnosed you earlier and begin Appropriate treatment before the damage was done.. * Yes, I suspected something was wrong,Continue reading “Delayed Care”

Some people find one role model and try to imitate Their style and mannerisms, hoping to elevate Their own personality to the coveted level Of their carefully chosen role model * Many inspiring leaders I have been around But a single person I have not found To embody all the qualities I wish to emulateContinue reading “Role Models”

In the winter months, what I crave the most is sunshine When I start getting irritable, it is a sure sign For me to figure out a way to get exposure to sunlight Even if it means working late into the night The workday is so short that even when it ends early enough DaylightContinue reading “The Sun I need”

At work, wherever I look there seems to be A battlefield- at every step there is an opportunity To fight a battle to make things “right” There is room for change at first sight In every direction, and I strongly desire To disrupt business-as-usual, at the risk of drawing the ire Of those in charge,Continue reading “Battles”

The imposter syndrome strikes me at work periodically But I have worked to overcome it, slowly and methodically So it seldom makes an appearance at work these days But it has not disappeared, it has changed its ways * When I start writing, imposter syndrome makes an appearance Leading to self-doubt and feelings of inadequacyContinue reading “Imposter Syndrome in Writing”

My life seems to be a continuing exercise In finding calm amid chaos, to crystallize Into something concrete every positive emotion To find quietude in the midst of commotion.. * In a typical day of rushing between patients, I try To focus on the genuine human interactions that remind me why I am privileged toContinue reading “Calm amid Chaos”

Since last year, it seems every few months, upwards we raise our eyes To watch something we had not seen before in our regions, in the night skies The skies turn scintillating shades of purple, pink and green Presenting to us some awe-inspiring scenes.. Without traveling to arctic lands we have been able to seeContinue reading “Aurora Again”