Life Is Unpredictable. The Only Thing You Can Control is Your Response.
In the Himalayas, unpredictability is the norm.
One moment, the route is clear.
The next, a landslide changes everything.
Weather shifts without warning.
I watched trekkers crumble under the weight of uncertainty. Saw them argue with guides, lash out, and demand control.
But I watched others remain steady, grounded in their breath, navigating their emotions with ease.
Midway through the trek, as pain surged through my body and fear of the unknown arose, I learned to ask myself: “What’s happening right now? What do I need (to do) at this exact moment?”
Reframing for the present became my anchor.
This year social and political divisions have caused significant perspective shifts in the US and around the world making it challenging at times to empathize with the perspective of people who support opposing viewpoints.
Master negotiator William Ury’s book Possible: How We Survive (and Thrive) in an Age of Conflict, helps us understand how we can find common ground. He says, "The path to possible is to go to the balcony, build a golden bridge, and engage the third side—all together, all at once." This quote reflects his core strategy for conflict resolution, which involves gaining perspective, creatively addressing the other side's needs, and involving the community. Are there ways you can build a bridge and find common ground?
Mindful Moment of Reflection:
What helped you stay steady this year when life shifted unexpectedly?
🎙️ From Success to Significance: Redefining Wealth in Leadership and Life with Catherine Hammond
The most important part of your legacy isn’t the money you leave behind, it’s the relationships, stories, and emotional wholeness you cultivate while you’re here.
In this deeply moving conversation, Anu talks with Catherine Hammond, award-winning attorney, author, and creator of the TrueWealth Family Legacy℠ System. Together they explore how to redefine wealth beyond financial capital to include human capital: our wisdom, love, emotional honesty, and presence with those we care about most.
Catherine shares how her mother’s early-onset Alzheimer’s pulled her into estate planning—and how decades of watching families struggle after a death led her to a bigger question: What actually helps our loved ones thrive when we’re gone?
Through touching stories and practical examples, she introduces the idea of intergenerational wholeness, the power of intentional conversations, and simple practices like writing letters that can heal old wounds and impact future generations.
If you’ve ever wondered whether your drive for achievement has come at the cost of connection –if you’re ready to create a lasting legacy– this conversation will change the way you think.
Learn more about Catherine:
Catherine Hammond, an award-winning attorney, author and speaker, helps people live better lives and leave better legacies. Her work is fueled by her lifelong passion for helping people at a deep level, along with her training and experience in law, psychology, and coaching.