Yesterday was International Women’s Day, and my social media feed has been filled with IWD posts. While I am all for celebrating the day, I just wish all this posting on social media is not just for show on this day and is something people commit to the whole year.

Austrian neurologist, psychiatrist, and Holocaust survivor best known for his book, Man’s Search for Meaning, Viktor E. Frankl’s quote highlights the idea that success is not something that can be directly chased or forced. Instead, it is a byproduct of meaningful work, purpose, and dedication to something greater than personal achievement. Frankl suggests that when people make success their primary goal, they often become too fixated on outcomes, leading to stress, disappointment, and ultimately failure. This happens because success is not a tangible object that can be grabbed; it is a natural result of pursuing something with passion, purpose, and integrity.

Similarly, he compares success to happiness, emphasising that both are not things that can be pursued directly. Happiness, like success, arises when we engage in meaningful activities, form deep connections, and contribute to something larger than ourselves. If one only focuses on success, they risk missing the joy and fulfillment that come from the journey itself.

Frankl’s quote also aligns with his philosophy of logotherapy, which emphasises that humans find true fulfillment not by seeking pleasure or success but by finding purpose and meaning in life. When we shift our focus from personal gain to serving a cause, helping others, or creating something valuable, success will naturally follow as a consequence. Ultimately, his message is a call to action: instead of chasing success, focus on what truly matters, be it learning, growing, creating, or contributing, and success will come as a natural result of living a meaningful life.

This week, I was able to see a doctor for my ankle pain that had been bothering me for the last five months. At the peak of the pain, I was unable to walk more than 10 minutes at a time and was hobbling along. After seeing my GP, who gave me pain medications, the pain subsided to a large extent, but I used to get pain on and off, especially if I walked for a long time. So this week, I could finally see a specialist for this. I was told to get an x-ray done, and the good news is that there is nothing wrong with the bones. I have been told to attend a few physiotherapy sessions and also given medication, both oral and topical, and will have to go back later this year. If the pain does not subside, I will need to get an MRI scan done. Hopefully things will get better by the time I need to go back to see the doctor and I don’t need to do the MRI!

This was my biggest news of the week. It’s just GG and me at home this week as S was away on a trip with his mom and BB was in camp. So, GG and I have been cooking less, only cooking what we need, and I enjoyed not making complete meals. Next week, it is back to normal.

That’s all from me this week. Again, wishing all the women who read this space a happy women’s day. I just hope that it didn’t take a day to remind the world how amazing us women are, but I’ll take what I get for now.