A Life Under Construction

04/12/2023

Good things take time.

26/11/2023

Rest in the assurance that everything’s gonna be okay. Even if it doesn’t feel like it or even look like it, life has a way of settling exactly where it needs to. So, why worry?

As I often say, ‘Control what you can control and leave the rest!’

25/11/2023

Happiest birthday to the best dad a girl could have ever asked for.

I am always so thankful for the privilege of being born his daughter.

Not only has he been the best father to me but he is a father to many who don’t have the privilege of receiving wisdom, guidance and love from their own fathers.

My prayer is that God continues to give him strength, energy and good health to continue doing what he is doing and more.

Love you 💛💛

24/11/2023

We’re often scared of solitude because we worry that our doubts, our fears, our dark thoughts will overtake us in those moments of silence.

But, there is power in letting those thoughts wash over us and choosing which ones we allow to remain in our mind after all.

Your fears, your doubts and your anxieties do not have final say over your mind. You do.

16/10/2023

You can choose how you want your life to be.
You can choose to respond rather than react.
You can choose joy rather than worry.
You can choose to ignore things trying to pull you down, and focus on things you can control instead.

My point is, even if you think you can’t, you can choose!

14/10/2023

Getting back to my one true love…

Writing.

It has been a while since I’ve spent more than a couple of hours just writing, with no interruptions, and I am loving this.

Once a writer, always a writer.

12/10/2023

Your life is not your own.

That’s something I am reminded of on the daily. You were not meant to exist just to serve me,myself and I.

There is a greater purpose, a higher calling, a reason for your existence that you sometimes may not be able to understand, just yet. But trust me, it’s there and if you seek it, you will find.

So hang in there, till then. It’s worth the wait.

11/10/2023

When asking yourself the question, what can I do? The answer is- This! You can do this!

05/10/2023

My calling…

Public speaking as a calling was something my introvert self would never have imagined or even liked but you can’t stop what feels right.

So, I get up in front of a group of people, feeling all the butterflies in my stomach, knowing that the minute I start talking…they disappear. I speak for hours…knowing that I’ll need a day by myself after that to recover but that’s okay. I speak because I know that it impacts the life of at least one person and that is worth all the effort.

Thankful that I was able to figure out my calling sooner rather than later. It’s been a journey to get here but I wouldn’t have it any other way.

01/10/2023

One of the biggest lessons I learnt from my differently-abled brother, Jethro, was to always choose to swim to the surface, no matter what life brought my way. Life has the ability to bring us to our knees sometimes but he taught me that even in those moments I had a choice - a choice to SINK and drown under the pressure or to SWIM with all I had to keep my head above the water.

He taught me that there was something more to life than just our struggles and the difficulties we face. He taught me that in the face of those difficulties we still need to swim to the surface in order to find the reason for our existence so that we can fulfil our lives purpose. He taught me how to live an abundant life swimming in the depths of the ocean rather than living a life in the shallows.

His life is my example of what is possible and I wanted to share that hope with you today.

Your choices matter. Because it is your choices, not your circumstances, that shape your destiny.

One of the biggest lessons I learnt from my differently-abled brother, Jethro, was to always choose to swim to the surface, no matter what life brought my wa...

24/09/2023

The look of being so proud of the person they have become!

As someone who loves to see people become the best versions of themselves, the fact that I had this look for most of the day on 23rd September was testament to the fact that many of my colleagues at VITAE International have pursued growth and have evolved into talented and great individuals.

My aim for my life is to serve people to help them become the best versions of themselves and my hope is that I will be able to see people grow and thrive, just as I saw yesterday.

08/09/2023

Daring greatly is something we’ve lost as a culture. We want it easy. We want a quick fix. We want a short cut to success. We want instant gratification. We want immediate happiness. And if something doesn’t give us that, we give up and move on to something else that catches our attention.

Great satisfaction is gained by striving for something that we might not know the outcome to. Something that has a long-term purpose. Something that requires perseverance and strength and a whole lot of waiting.

Great satisfaction is gained by striving for something beyond our own selfish needs and wants. Something that makes someone else’s life better. Something that moves society and its people in the right direction. Something that changes the world as we know it. That can only happen if we get in the arena and DARE GREATLY!

18/08/2023

You could be on the sunniest of beaches, enjoying the best holiday ever and still be struggling on the inside.

It is safe to say that things that the world considers important for success does not necessarily bring us contentment, joy and satisfaction. It is what is on the inside that matters and if your heart, mind and/or spirit are not healthy, you are not healthy. Even if you appear to be your best self on the outside.

So take the time to do the inner work. Yes, chase the dream. Yes, work hard. Yes, keep pushing forward. But take the time to consider your inner self too.

Consider whether you are living in your purpose or at least headed in the right direction towards it. Consider whether you are healing from past hurts or carrying them around with you, letting them affect the quality of your life. Consider whether you are growing every single day or stuck in old patterns of habits and behaviours that are not serving you or anyone around you. Consider whether you need to change your perspective rather than change your situation.

It is only when you take the time for your inner self that your inner self will grow.

17/08/2023

Be brave. Get out of your comfort zone. Keep pushing forward.
These are the things I've been telling myself lately and thought I would tell you too.

Life is not meant to be lived in the shallows. Life is meant to be experienced in the depths of the ocean, swimming amongst the creatures of the deep, experiencing the waves crashing around us and seeing the beauty of the sun shining along the horizon. Don't let the fear of the unknown stop you from getting to experience life in full, the way it was meant to be experienced.

15/08/2023

My heart beats for my country of India and its people. We deserve better!

Hoping for love, compassion and good character to prevail in this massive tussle between good and evil.

26/06/2023

Stepping into the next year of my life believing that it’s gonna be my best one yet!

Over my 31 years I’ve learnt that life may not always go your way but you’re exactly where you need to be and I am excited to see where this new year is gonna take me.

Wherever that is, it’s exactly where I’m meant to be.

08/06/2023

One of the main things I’ve learnt from my mom is to always keep learning and growing.

From a physics/maths teacher, to a banker, to a mother, to an accountant, to a finance manager, to a legal and compliance manager, to a Vice-President, she has grown through it all.

She gives her best to whatever her hand touches and therefore I believe whatever she touches turns to gold.

I learnt a lot from her and continue to do so and she was gracious enough to share her wisdom with the world. The video is live on my YouTube channel if you want to watch. Link in bio 💛

05/06/2023

Asking my mom questions about it growing up as a South Indian in North India, moving out of her home for work, getting engaged to someone within 24 hours, raising a special child & more…

Watch now.... https://youtu.be/qTAApqlRQ4g

04/06/2023

Tried to get A LOT done in May- personally, and professionally.

1. This is what my life looked like on most days. Chaos but I loved it.
2. This is what I felt like most of the time. Tired yet happy.
3. This is how I took a break. Solo date to watch Fast X.
4. This is WHY I push myself. So that I can share my experience with the world and help someone.

May was good to me probably because I put in the work. Video on that coming soon.

02/06/2023

There is a life we GET to live and things we GET to do so let’s make the most of it because stagnation gets us nowhere.

01/06/2023

My mother is a force of nature. Those of you who know her know that about her and I am so excited to share her with my YouTube audience. So, subscribe to my YouTube channel if you’re ready for some wisdom from the Iron Lady with the soft heart.

https://www.youtube.com/rhodadaniel

29/05/2023

There is power in action. There is also power in thoughts. Don’t let your stray thoughts overpower, hinder or re-direct your actions.

27/05/2023

https://youtu.be/D_mA_RBOjVU

My 2023 *after work* Night Routine

A daily routine is what helps you build your life one day at a time. Here's what a typical *after work* night routine looks like for me. Hope you enjoy!

A daily routine is what helps you build your life one day at a time. Here's what a typical *after work* night routine looks like for me. Hope you enjoy!Thank...

22/05/2023

“You cannot pursue greatness and comfort at the same time.”- Todd Henry

Reading the book Die Empty by Todd Henry with a group of people and from the chapter we discussed today, this STOOD OUT. It literally jumped out of the page and into my mind and is going to stay in my mind for the rest of my life.

19/05/2023

There is nothing that can replace the amount of wisdom that comes from books, from the lives of people who have devoted their entire lives to the study of one topic and wish to share that with you.

If you want to grow, to expand your mind, to explore new thoughts…there is only one option…to read.

17/05/2023

Do you know what ‘scatterfocus’ is?

I came across this term recently and it means to just let your mind wander because when you let your mind scatter, it can lead you to some productive places.

The best ideas are formed when we let our mind run wild but we often reign in our mind in order to be more productive. Wild running and focused disciple both have a place in our lives and this is today’s reminder for you- Give yourself some time to play.

To know more, read ‘Hyperfocus’ by Chris Bailey.

17/05/2023

Mi famlia 💛

16/05/2023

Walking down unknown streets, observing a different way of life, taking in the sounds and the smells…THIS is what I love and crave ever so often. Cannot wait to do this again soon.

15/05/2023

We can control only what we can control and that usually is OURSELVES.

We can control our thoughts, our reactions and our behavior so it’s a waste of time wishing we could control others. We just can’t. That acceptance will save you soooo much time and energy.

14/05/2023

Creativity thrives in the silence. Yet, we have filled up even the smallest of silences with something or the other believing that we are becoming more productive, not realizing that it is only in those silences that our mind works to connect and to create.

Showers, which used to be THE spot for new ideas is now filled with the music from Bluetooth speakers.

Lines or queues which used to be an excuse to people watch and observe the world around have now become places to keep our heads down and scroll mindlessly through Instagram.

Car drives which used to be the place to process our day while driving home has now become a place to fill our minds with more information through podcasts or audio books.

I agree that technology has allowed us to become more productive and have more access to knowledge but at what cost? I believe it’s at the cost of creativity. We have become so entrenched in the idea that going for a walk without a podcast running in our ears or sitting on the grass with no other objective than to sit is a waste of our time that we have forgotten that it is in these moments of nothingness that great ideas are born. And even if you’re not looking for great ideas, it is in these moments that thoughts are processed and life decisions are made.

By all means, be productive. Listen to that audio book while on a run or reply to those emails while waiting for an appointment but don’t forget to give yourself time to do ‘nothing’. Your creative self with thank you for that.

And before you think twice about this, all of us are creative so this does apply to you too.

12/05/2023

The many moods while processing life. 😅

Journaling is my go-to method to process life. As I sit with my notebook, my coffee and my thoughts, I am able to find clarity within the chaos through the process of putting pen to paper.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed or anxious, feeling excited about a new phase of life or exhilarated because of a new experience, write it down. It helps you think clearly, sort out the nonsense from the sense and at the end of the day serves as a memory to look back on. Journaling also helps you with new ideas, gives you solutions you might never have thought of otherwise and slows down your mind just enough to enjoy the moment and that is half the battle won over your mind. So give it a try and let me know how it turns out.

09/05/2023

I’m currently in bricklayer mode; getting things done, laying one brick at a time, building a life that matters.

I love having a vision and dreaming of who I want to be and what I want my life to look like but the bricklaying is where the DREAM becomes REALITY.

07/05/2023

Experiences that become a part of your DNA, that is what I love.

Here's a glimpse of an evening in Madrid where we wandered the streets of the city, enjoyed some amazing live music in a hole-in-the ground looking location, had some food and returned back to our room past midnight, just like the Spaniards.

Let this serve as a reminder to seek experiences, not things, even in your daily life. Sharing a sugarcane juice with a friend, listening to your favourite music on a long drive, sitting on the grass and watching the sunset....these are experiences that can make even a normal day seem exotic. Having more of these in life makes every single day more beautiful but it doesn't come without effort.

To find this location for the live music, I had to do A LOT of research before the trip. I knew I wanted to listen to live music in Madrid but to find a good place that didn't cost an arm and a leg was a task, but it was definitely worth it.

There is a lot of intention that goes behind choosing to experience moments rather than rushing through them. It is a choice you and I get to make every single day and I hope that you choose those moments, before they pass you by.

Experiences that become a part of your DNA, that is what I love.Here's a glimpse of an evening in Madrid where we wandered the streets of the city, enjoyed s...

06/05/2023

Your weekend shouldn’t be to escape the life you have but to build the life you want.

05/05/2023

The first thing I do when I wake up is read something that edifies my mind. I don’t look at my phone. I don’t even get up from bed. I just take the book from my bedside table, even if I’m still half asleep and read. It has made quite a difference to my day.

100% recommend this.

04/05/2023

Having the ability to reinvent myself is one of the reasons I love travel. Going to a new place you can dress different, speak different, have different likes and dislikes and explore other parts of your identity in the quest to become fully ‘you’.

I have since realized that I have this opportunity to reinvent myself every day if I so choose. I can give up the habits that don’t serve me, I can add things that give me joy and satisfaction, I can listen to different music, I can make new friends or reach out to old ones. I can assess my life and adjust accordingly.

You all have that same opportunity. Don’t forget to use it.

02/05/2023

April was about finding peace…

1. Amongst nature
2. With family
3. Within books
4. Next to beauty

Hoping that you find peace in your life too, even if it’s not clearly visible at all times. It takes a little bit of digging or just a different way of looking at things.

01/05/2023

Powerful!

25/04/2023

Your daily life should reflect your long-term goals. What you give attention to becomes who you are.

This is how I ensure that my long-term goals are being kept on my radar. Hope this encourages you to shoot for the moon because as they say, even if you miss, you'll land among the stars.

Your daily life should reflect your long-term goals. What you give attention to becomes who you are. Reviewing my goals every quarter has ensured that I keep...

24/04/2023

It already feels like peak summer and it is HOT. Instead of complaining, it’s time to be grateful.

Grateful for the yummy mangoes that are now in season.
Grateful for the iced smoothies I am enjoying.
Grateful for the sun as it brings energy and life, no matter how harsh it is.
Grateful for slightly longer days.
Also grateful for my air conditioned office, not gonna lie!

Let this be your reminder to always be grateful, no matter what situation you find yourself in.

It’s always better to find the positives than dwell on the negatives. It makes for a better life.