Sharon Dhinakaran

Today's thought: In Undergrad, I had to take a class that debated between calling and vocation. I now ask YOU to think about that difference. Story time: I have a friend who is a doctor. During the day, she saves lives and helps people. She loves doing that and it also helps with her expenses (Vocation). When she comes home and closes her eyes, she asks God to take her to the secret places and hidden spaces (Isa 45:3). She believes that when she does this, God will reveal His plans for her life (Calling). Here's more to think about on that topic. The question is whether we should simply (a) Bring Him in the dedication of our work to Him, in the integrity, diligence and humility with which we do it or also (b) Make His professed and explicit service our job. The A vocation rests on all men whether they know it or not; the B vocation only on those who are specially called to it. Each vocation has its peculiar dangers and peculiar rewards -from letters to Sheldon Vanauke...

Looking back at 2016 brings back so many emotions. It was a year of letting go some relationships that held deep emotional value, letting go of projects that I thought were of high worth, and making some of life's toughest choices. I learned truly that without pain, there is no gain. I do, however want to say that in every step of the way, God has been there for me. Every time my mind said there possibly could not be another way, God came in and said, "this is the way. Walk in it." Every time I chose to obey and walk in it, the pain that came with making that decision was non-existent. It felt so light putting my trust in one who I know would not disappoint and who sees things farther than what I see. Knowing what He wanted me to do was not easy. I had to struggle to find the will of God. I went through physical pain, mental stress, emotional exhaustion and just plain hitting a wall, knowing I can't move anymore. Amidst that distress, one tear from the bottom of my...

For a while now, I've been talking to people and thinking about what culture really means. The more conversations I have, I'm finding that people can be put in a box and locked in because of it. When I talk about culture, it is not specific to a country but more of the situations that surround a person. For example, the choices one makes to build their own social culture, stance on politics, intellectual reasoning, faith, domestic habits, traditions and so on. It can be influenced by the territory they live in or chose to place themselves but when I say culture, I mean the choices that one makes to form their identity.  I'm someone who constantly travels for work; have been exposed to multiple cultures and life choices at a very young age; have friends from different backgrounds; and most importantly, tried food from different places. It's not to say that I like everything and agree with values from all these places but I am able to understand the reasoning behind why...

I must say that technology that reduces stress from daily life is something that gets my attention.  It all started with the Roti Maker. It's called Roti Matic and here's the link to it.https://rotimatic.com It's probably one of the coolest things created for people who don't have time, don't know how to make a round Roti and (let's admit) people who are just plain lazy. Imagine being single and have fresh, perfect rotis everyday. Not having to go to the store and being able to eat Roti without all that extra stuff that affects your hormones. Total win! Anyway, fast forward time. Then came this card that can load other cards like debit card, credit card, or a member card. It allows you to store the info from your cards on to this digital card and when you have to pay, it lets you switch to the card you wish to use. Pretty cool right? I think it's called bit coin but for some reason, I can't find the website.  Here, I also need to mention google glass.. A...

I wanted to start writing this post with something intelligent to say but honestly, I can't think of anything. So here it goes.. I took a break. For a whole week. No phone (well, I had it on but didn't use the internet as much). So, kinda no phone. No work. No homework. Just pure vacation, enjoying the outside world.  It did me so much good. It was so relaxing to put myself in a world I wasn't familiar with. I didn't speak their language. Took the local transport. Experienced the city-agendaless (if that's even a word). It was the best thing that I could gift to myself.  One thing that I learned from that trip was that my quiet time changed. The morning sessions with God was so beautiful. Usually, it would be "Good morning God. This, this and this is happening. I need help with this and that. What do I do with all these things in front of me?" As if He didn't know the things taking place in my life... but for the first time, I voluntarily let my ...

I want to start by saying that my last blog post was kinda depressing. Although real, it was more on the sad side. I want to take this moment and shoutout to all those who supported me and told me how much you could relate, and also told me its ok, these things happen. It really means a lot to me that you are reading what I have to say and walking with me through this journey. I know that there is a long way to go and these are just pricks along the way but you just being there and encouraging me is worth much. I have a dream.... and I can see it in my head. It feels as though it's so close that I can touch it... but I know there are stops that I have to make, turns I have to take and unexpected things that are always gonna come my way. Success is nothing without failure. Happiness is nothing with sorrow. So yes, I'm willing to go on this journey and take you along with me on the roller coaster called life. I fully accept all that comes with moulding myself to be the best at...