The Haji Ali Dargah in Mumbai, seen here as the waters recede. Soon, the restless sea will return—its waves crashing, its energy relentless. And yet, the mosque will remain, untouched in its resplendent silence and peace.
There’s a lesson in this.
To be humble in moments of glory.
To be calm when times are tough.
To ride the waves when they threaten.
To give in when no other choice remains.
Like the sea, life will ebb and surge. And like the Dargah, we find strength in stillness.
When you leave sight of a shore, new adventures unfold. Yet, adventure comes at a cost—the courage to override fear.
The fear of loss. The fear of pain. Some fears are unfounded, others practical. But neither should anchor us in place.
Life finds its renewal in the courage to seek new shores. The willingness to step into the unknown—to let curiositylead, even when familiarity begs us to stay.
In this seeking, new journeys emerge. With new journeys, new insights arrive. And somewhere along the way, we find new eyes, a new mind, a new way of being.
So, go travel. Beyond places. Beyond comfort. Beyond what you know.
Because the real journey isn’t to a new place. It’s to a new you.
(at Diveagar, Maharashtra, India)