India, Dec. 20 -- After dropping my son off for his school trip in the early hours of the morning, I decided to take a walk by Sukhna lake. The city was still asleep, and as the first rays of the sun slowly conquered the darkness, a deep silence embraced the surroundings. Instead of walking, I chose to sit quietly and watch the sunrise - something rare in the rush of everyday life.

As I sat by the shimmering water, it felt as though silence had found its own voice. I could hear it in the rustling leaves, the chirping birds, and the gentle ripples spreading across the lake. That morning, I discovered the true meaning of meditation - not in closed eyes or controlled breathing, but in simply being present. When we sit with nature, the mind ...