Sukoon
If there is a word I want 2025 to be all about, it would be “Sukoon .” Taken in its simplest form, it means peace, but the word comes with so many connotations. The beauty of it is that it means different things to different people. To some, it means peace from conflict; to others, it could mean peace within themselves. The word conjures up a group of people with whom I can be myself. An eclectic mix of family and friends like family; sukoon is being with them. It doesn’t matter if we meet often or rarely, the important thing is that when we meet, there is a sense of tranquility that envelops us. Silences are not strained and conversations flow with ease. Sometimes, we even find ourselves completing each other’s sentences! Over the past few years, life has become a roller coaster; not just of activities but also of emotions. I found myself swinging from highs to lows, often within the span of a few hours. One minute I was all smiles and the next a storm of te...