Relationships: The Hidden Dimension of Time and Health

The Journey

The moments I wanted to dedicate to a few relationships, I choose to capture through this blog — a timeless space where they can live forever.

From the year 2020 until today (mid-2025), it has been nothing short of a thrill ride. I stepped away from what many considered the “safe job” in MNC life, moved to a small town with a different thought process, then lived through the rush of a high-paced startup, shifted into a tech-nomad (consultant) life and finally returned to an MNC in 2025.

This has been more than a career shift; it has been a journey of constant learning — not only about technology but about myself, my relationships, and my values. Ironically, I learned more technology in these five years than I did in the previous eighteen years, but what stayed with me more deeply were the lessons about time, health, and the irreplaceable dimension of relationships.

Reflections from the Journey

At first, I believed success and happiness were all about timing it right and finding the right balance. And for some time, that seemed true — the sweet spots appeared, career growth happened, and the journey felt rewarding.

But as the years passed, I realized that life is not always about timing or balance. It tests us against our principles and values more often than we expect. I began to see the shades of grey — moments when values fade, or when principles are risked even for a short while. The guilt and anger of those compromises linger longer than the events themselves.

Over time, I came to understand: there is no such thing as “timing it right” or always finding the perfect balance. What truly matters is how we see, observe, and listen, and how well we have equipped ourselves early in life to face the shades of grey.

My humble submission is this: if we can be satisfied that we gave our full effort, reason out with ourselves that the outcome is natural, and not dwell in perceptions of “fair” or “unfair,” then we are already successful in our path.

Through all of this, one constant has stood out to me: the immense joy of being surrounded by people you truly want to be with. Beyond career, beyond achievements, the most enduring realization is simple — to be valued in someone’s life and to value them in return is the best definition of a successful life.

A Note of Gratitude

This part is my contribution to a few people without mentioning names — not out of secrecy, but out of respect for privacy and to avoid unintentionally missing someone.

I have always liked the concept of angels. They are not born with wings — but in certain moments, we realize they exist. I am glad and grateful that I have been surrounded by such angels throughout this journey.

One of them I met for only a few hours a day, over just three days, in a very limited professional space. Yet those moments helped me understand myself more deeply and left a lasting impression. That person became a mentor, and through him, I was introduced to another mentor both continues to amaze me — showing me that regardless of age, money, profession, or social standing, wisdom and guidance can shine through. These mentors have been a guiding light in ways I cannot put into words.

Then, there are family and friends — the ones we too often take for granted. They are always there to rely on, yell at, fight with, frown at, and even ignore at times. But beneath all that, they remain the unshakable pillars of daily life.

This doesn’t mean I have been “cleansed” or transformed into a perfectly behaved person. I remain human, with my same quirks and traits. The difference is that I now try harder to reciprocate the unconditional guardrails they provide — the support that keeps my journey safe today, tomorrow, and for however long it continues.

Worth the try

The more we learn arts and science, the more differently we see life. It is art that evokes the deepest emotions — songs, stories, movie scenes, or simple anecdotes that stir something inside us. Science may still be working to explain how these experiences shape our biology, but I have felt it many times: art heals, art triggers, art sustains.

In moments when I was less active or unable to do much, I found myself listening more, reading more, and letting these pieces of art fill the silence. They always brought back memories — treasured times when I could act, feel, and share with others. Those moments were never about the activity alone; they were about the presence of another life form in that space.

When I reflect deeply, I see why those memories are so special. They combine the time we had, the health that allowed us to act, and most importantly, the relationships that made the moment meaningful.

Science may one day achieve time travel, allowing us to revisit moments in time. But even then, reality will remind us: the relationships that made those moments alive cannot be retrieved once lost. Without them, time is hollow, and health is just survival.

So let us not only count the years but qualify them with the richness of relationships. Let us cherish each and every moment with loved ones, so that when we look back, we can say we created a life that mattered — not just a long life, but a meaningful one.

To enjoy the time, music is one of the best way that too if reading alone. Sharing one such art helped me during the reflection:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8i3p4HbbXA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LD30ChPsSs

If you watch the link, you will see both have same intentions and share similar views. But journey and reflections created on each mind is much varied to equate mathematically. Similarly each of our path, journey and relationships are unique and let us cherish those.

Technically authored by me, with insights assisted by ChatGPT.
Happy Learning!