A new day brings in the hope of many new beginnings in life.

As I begin the day, my mind starts scribbling with the notes of the list of jobs. Some of them are in my workplace, some at my daughter’s school, some for the others. I enjoy the juggling of work, as I quickly change my doctor’s apron and put on the mother’s uniform while picking up my daughter after her long day at school. Yes, it’s tiring! But what matters most is that I can do what I wish to do. I am able enough to alleviate the pain and sufferings of many at my workplace; to bring change in the lives of many whom I am not related to. I feel empowered, every day, when I reach my workplace. To me, empowerment is all about being free to make your own choices, take decisions in your life and stand by it, and be strong and able enough to help others. My journey from a village girl to a faculty at the premier institute of the country was tough; but I never felt the hurdles. My parents laid the first stepping stone of my journey, and ingrained a deep belief in me, ‘ No matter what, I can’! Now they are no longer with me; but it is my responsibility to take their teaching forward through my daughter. I feel deeply indebted to them, every day, every moment, for the confidence they inculcated in me, for the compassion they ingrained in me. In my growing years, they never let me feel the difference of genders, difference of caste and religion! I take every human as a different individual, full of potential to blossom. Now, when it is my time to pay back, I know it’s my responsible to empower those I come in touch with. This starts with my daughter, my students, my patients. To each, my role might be different; but what matters is the earnest wish with which I can work and, face the mirror smilingly at the end of the day!