The seven people who are no longer in my life physically yet have left their imprint on my soul-

1. My father who passed on in 2009-was most kind, compassionate, generous, Hard working and patient person who always believed in the virtue of Simple living and High thinking. He also taught us to find joy in simple things.
2. My uncle( chachu) who passed on last week in a tragic accident taught me the fragility of ‘this’ life and forgiveness.
3. My close friend who passed on in accident few years ago- virtue of hard work and discipline
4. My maternal grandfather who passed on when I was a teenager- I remember most of all his Bhakti /devotion to God and being an early morning (3–4 am!!) person.
5. A Close college friend who I haven’t seen in many years-taught me the value of determination and that anything is possible.
6. A close school friend who I have lost touch with — that it’s never too late to change for better
7. My teachers - who believed in me and taught me to believe in my self.

There is so much to learn from the virtues they had.