Silver Pearl

The time of the year has arrived when we are ready to welcome a new year and bid farewell to the current one. It’s one of the best times to pause and reflect on the journey we’ve had. This transition is a beautiful reminder of what has been accomplished and what still needs our attention. It’s a chance to relive happy moments, celebrate victories, regret missed opportunities, and, most importantly, plan for the future. Sunsets are the forever love (Pic-credit:madisonresortwildwoodcrest.com) Personally, I believe this is the perfect time to learn from the lessons of the past year and prepare for what lies ahead. For most of us, the new year begins with hope, resolutions, to-do lists, and countless plans. But how often do we pause at year-end to reflect on what we achieved, missed, or need to change? Reflection and learning from the past make for a truly fresh start to the new year. 2024 has flown by like a whirlwind for me. When you're deeply engaged in meaningful work, time moves q...

TL;DR, A few months after joining as a lecturer at my new job, I found myself facing an unexpected challenge—guiding two master’s students, voluntarily for their dissertations. At first, I hesitated. I had no prior experience in mentoring postgraduate students, let alone guiding them through the intricacies of work. Initially, I saw this responsibility as voluntary, something outside my official duties. My knowledge in the area was limited, and honestly, I was unsure if I could meet their expectations. I reluctantly agreed to guide them, thinking it would be manageable for a short while. My initial approach was avoidance—I provided vague responses to their queries and assumed I could defer the task until someone else took over. But days turned into weeks, and the students kept returning with more questions, their faces reflecting a mix of curiosity and hope. The guilt of my inaction began to weigh on me. One quiet afternoon, sitting alone in my workplace, I reflected deeply. Could I re...