Happy 2025!

    As the year 2025 has dawned upon us, we are flooded with "Happy New Year" texts from our loved ones and New Year wishes from our acquaintances. In a few days it will slowly fade and soon disappear. And then like clockwork, around this same time next year, there will come the resurgence of these New Year wishes. The first day or maybe even the first week of a particular year is celebrated and then pretty much swept under the rug. People often go back to their old habits and many even fail to followup with their resolutions,  most of which they themselves might have forgotten by then.

Each day will only come once and when it is over, there is no going back. As we are mortal beings, there clearly is a limit to the amount of days we will get to live through. In this unpredictable journey called life, tomorrow is only a hope and never a promise. It is of utmost importance that we celebrate each minute and each hour of the day. As this epiphany has dawned upon me, I'll make it a point to appreciate each day and try to live them to the fullest in the most meaningful way possible.  As I strive to be the best version of myself, I will make it a point to enjoy and appreciate every minute gifted to me.

                                                                                                         
                                                                                                   - Rithin Moideen Kutty
                                                                                                     January 02, 2025

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