Aakash ShahMy EyesSome days, it feels as if my body remains in Houston, but my mind is roaming elsewhere. On watching the gentle waves crash into the banks…Sep 8, 2023Sep 8, 2023
Aakash ShahThe SeesawTwo days before my Indian engagement, I found out my paternal grandfather was hospitalized in India. As the rest of the day unfolded…Apr 4, 2023Apr 4, 2023
Aakash ShahTreading WaterIt’s been almost nine months since I’ve written anything. In that time I: moved in with Nithya, finished wards and medical intensive care…Mar 7, 2023Mar 7, 2023
Aakash ShahFrom a Little Ball to Standing UpI’ll never forget that blood curdling scream of the nurse as she sprinted full steam out of the Mercy Hospital Emergency Room on November…Jun 4, 2022Jun 4, 2022
Aakash ShahHope Is Delicate Suffering“Hope is delicate suffering.” — Amiri BarakaSep 6, 2021Sep 6, 2021
Aakash ShahA Year in IsolationI knew moving would be hard. I left behind a world of weekend gym sessions with Amar and Nishu, getting a late-night burrito after post…May 10, 2021May 10, 2021
Aakash ShahRedefining Success“Stop comparing yourself to your brother.” — Tushar and Sveta Shah (my parents)Nov 15, 2020Nov 15, 2020
Aakash ShahThese Are Uncertain TimesThese are uncertain times. How I came to understand my twenties and how I began the journey to happiness.Oct 27, 2020Oct 27, 2020
Aakash ShahThe Next StepIt’s time to discuss what have learned, instead of what we should be doing.Jun 5, 2020Jun 5, 2020