“Her life story, like the story in this book, serves as an inspiration to us–to do our individual best, practice our beliefs, keep our faith, morals and ethics; and do everything with compassion and empathy.”
– VP of Engineering in R&D for Military Systems and Software
Formerly served with the US Army and Navy
Formerly served with the US Army and Navy
“American Aspiration is the ability to see what can be, unburdened by what has been.
It is the determination to do, not only to dream. I see it in America’s innovators, educators, small business owners, and nurses. I see it in people like you.”
– VP Kamala Harris
For decades, my world was defined by the intricate logic of software engineering—analysis, automation, data processing, diagnostics, images, integration, and user interface. Yet, amidst the algorithms and code, I found myself journaling, grappling with life’s biggest questions: how do we find true happiness from peace, especially when faced with the worst? How do we thrive beyond traditional methods of success? It was after navigating the profound challenges and trauma caused by what I’ve come to call Empathy Deficits that I unexpectedly found my voice and repurposed it in writing.
My book emerged unexpectedly from those very pages. It’s not about professional insights; it’s about us. It’s about a simple, yet profound, path to transforming suffering into strength and accessing the deep, unshakeable tranquility that resides within. It’s about a profound self-discovery from challenges. Through learning from mistakes and embracing moments of quiet reflection, I discovered that self-empathy and kindness aren’t just virtues—they’re powerful tools for protection and recovery. Best of all, it is something we can use and reuse every day. The catch is that we need each other to make it simple and efficient.
I love learning out of insatiable curiosity, learning from mistakes, and recognizing reality over ego. I’m passionate about finding solutions to reach meaningful goals and love peaceful solutions to resolve disputes. I tend not to accept rhetorical explanations quickly and prefer to seek out details. Often, I find myself enjoying alone time a lot, peculiarly paying attention to details. And I want to take control instead of remaining a victim of others’ misdeeds.
I unexpectedly decided to publish my book from my journal to show why I must share my stories and what truly matters the most.
This journey taught me that while our struggles can feel isolating, the solution is always within reach, and critically, it’s something we build together. My hope is to share how restoring and nurturing empathy—starting with ourselves—can transform every situation.
The profound truth is that we have the power to access the best from the worst and to find happiness where we least expect it.
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Are you ready to explore the power of empathy within yourself and for others? Get the book Empathy Deficits today, and let’s begin this journey together.