August 2023, I got laid off, my landlord increased rent by 20% for lease renewal, my engagement and move to Europe fell through. So instead of falling into despair, I decided to let go of everything. I had no control over anything outside of me so why try to hold onto sand in my fist? I decided to lean into my trust in the universe, and surrender. I felt deep in my core that I was being pushed by the universe to step into the next phase of my growth. if I’m being completely honest, I did not plan anything at all. Every destination happened to me. I truly learned to connect with my body and trust my gut feeling. Nothing bad happened to me during the first 8 months! I received so many gifts and lessons from the universe. I came home for the summer and went back to Asia Sept 2024 again. Stayed til Feb 2025 and had to return from being severely ill. Despite that, I am still in awe of the abundance of the universe. I have received so many gifts from the Universe on this journey. I started this page to share those stories. When it closes doors it can truly be a redirection and if we chose to see, we most likely will find other doors open that we never imagined. After all, we are souls experiencing a human existence. And human existence is anything but predictable and controllable.

I’m back home in New York City March of 2025. After these months so far from home, I learned to truly recognize my privileges. Having a US passport means I don’t worry about visas and can just go with the flow when traveling the world. Being well established in the west, my currency stretches further in most parts of Asia. Having the option to always just come back to New York City and have my family home, close friends and connection is something I truly took for granted. To some people, me being without a partner, kid(s), job or my own place makes me less. However, I feel so lucky to have the opportunity to create a life so full of colors, adventures and experiences! Sending my love and positive energy from this out of the box Bengali American. It will be alright if you can let go of attachment to outcomes. Do what serves your soul, lean into your gut feeling and fall in the arms of the universe with trust. And let go of that outcome, enjoy the journey. That is living for a lot of us.