Articles by Pooja Thakkar

ક્યારેક જીવનના સૌથી મજબૂત વચનો, સૌથી નાજુક દોરાથી બંધાય છે. Sometimes, the strongest promises in life are tied with the most delicate threads. Growing up in India, Raksha Bandhan was…

There is a beautiful Māori word that offers us a powerful way to think about autism – and perhaps an even more powerful way to think about belonging. Takiwatanga. It…

What if belonging doesn’t begin with an invitation? What if it begins with simply showing up? This year, as I begin another year as a Compass mentor with Noblesville Schools,…

Some places sell candy. Some places sell memories. Recently, I was reminded of that in the most unexpected way. A friend’s mom had just arrived from India and brought with…

What does belonging feel like? It sounds like a simple question, but the answer is rarely simple. Belonging is not a destination we arrive at one day and keep forever….

As another school year begins in Noblesville, I found myself holding my daughters a little tighter before they walked through those school doors. It reminded me of a phrase I…

Sometimes, the places we remember most aren’t the newest or the fanciest. They’re the ones with creaky wooden floors, weathered brick walls, and stories tucked into every corner. They remind…

Growing up in India, tea wasn’t simply a drink – it was an invitation. Every region had its own signature blend. In my hometown of Rajkot in Gujarat, a strong…

Whether in a swimming pool, a classroom, a workplace, or a neighborhood, we all have opportunities to move in sync with those around us. When we choose collaboration over competition,…