Two and a half months ago, my mentor relayed that he was moving on in his career and relocating. At that moment, I could have fallen to my knees with gratitude. This was the moment that I needed. The time had arrived for me to fulfill my dream of long term travel.
The runway to this trip has been gradual, and then steep. It took courage to walk away from a sure bet. I now understand why it’s so difficult to deconstruct everything in life. It’s breaks down the identity and the fabric of who I am. This is the start of a new chapter. One in which I face my fears and move forward with gratitude. I am thankful for the experiences at UCSD and in San Diego. I am ready to take the leap and travel the world starting in India!
Addendum: This was initially written 10/28/25 – I publish this from my hotel room in Chennai, India after completing a 2 week Yatra.
Taking the Leap 
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