Life has a funny way of surprising us. When one thinks they’ve figured it all out, something comes along to flip everything upside down. Sometimes it’s good news, sometimes it’s heartbreaking, and sometimes it’s just… different. But there’s a valuable lesson: those turning points, the ones that go unseen, are often the moments that shape individuals the most.
She still remembers the first big turning point in her own life. Losing her dad at such a young age left her with questions she didn’t have answers to. It felt as if the ground beneath her had cracked open. Back then, she thought it was the end of the world. But as she got older, she realized that kind of loss, as painful as it was, taught her resilience. Sure, it forced her to grow up faster, but it also helped her see just how precious life truly is.
Not every turning point is born from tragedy. Sometimes, it’s a chance encounter with someone who says the right words at the right time, or a new path that opens up when one isn’t even looking. She had moments where she thought, “Well, that’s it, I’ve messed it all up.” But then, months later, she would look back and see that what felt like failure was a door opening in disguise.
The truth is, none of us gets to escape change. Life throws curveballs, some small and some life-altering. What individuals do with them is what really matters. One can fight against it or ask themselves, “What is this moment trying to teach me?” She’ll be honest; she doesn’t always get it right. But the older she gets, the more she’s learned to lean in instead of running away.
That’s one of the reasons she loves sharing stories, which is why she decided to put hers down in a book. “Autobiography of a Bkahti Yogi” isn’t just a timeline of events; it’s about those turning points that knocked her down and lifted her higher. Some were painful, others joyful, and a few were downright confusing. But together, they formed the path she ended up walking.
If someone is facing a turning point right now, no matter how messy or uncertain it feels, she hopes they remember this: it doesn’t have to be the end of their story. It might just be the beginning of a better chapter. And sometimes, the plot twists one never wanted are the ones that lead to exactly where they’re meant to be.
