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Sindhu Nair: Renewed Hope

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After her lost necklace is found, Sindhu Nair reflects on why gratitude is important.

As the new year was approaching, I found myself reflecting on the moments of joy and challenges that tested my resolve this past year. A few months earlier, I lost a cherished necklace, that was my son’s Mother’s Day gift for me with his baby picture in it.

I was at Apple Park for a meeting, and realized that night that, the necklace was missing. I went back, retraced my path, and searched countless times. I finally emailed the security team, but didn’t hear back from anyone. Eventually, I came to terms with its absence, though there was a lingering ache as it was very special to me and my son.

While preparing for a new year bash, I noticed an urgent email in my inbox. When I opened it, I saw a picture of a necklace like mine, though it was tarnished. I responded quickly with hope. I set up an appointment to confirm. When I arrived, they took the necklace out of the bag. Surprisingly, it looked new and shiny.

The moment was pure magic. I held it close, the baby picture of my son smiling back at me. Tears welled up, not of sorrow, but of gratitude, of relief, of a deep sense of connection restored.

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Finding the necklace felt like a new year’s gift, a reminder that even when we think something is lost forever, life in its mysterious ways, waves the magic wand. It wasn’t just a piece of jewelry; it was a symbol of love, connection and hope — an emblem of the bond that time and distance can never diminish.

This discovery filled my heart with renewed hope for the year ahead, a reminder to cherish the little things, for they often hold the greatest meaning. As I clasp the necklace around my neck once again, I feel a sense of wholeness, ready to embrace whatever this new year has in store. With a Perspective, I’m Sindhu Nair.

Sindhu Nair is an IT professional who works at Apple and is a secretary and board member of the nonprofit Solace Charities.

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