In the Wake of Tragedy, A Reminder of What Matters Most

Like many of you, I’ve been deeply shaken by the recent airplane crash. The kind of tragedy that stops everything for a moment. The kind that makes the noise of everyday life suddenly feel irrelevant.

I couldn’t stop thinking about—the sudden loss, the families left behind, the children who will never again hold their parents' hands. The parents waiting for children who would never come home. The lives that were full one moment… and gone the next.

It reminded me, in a way I didn’t expect, how fragile and sacred this life really is.

We get so caught up in the daily rush—packing lunches, managing meltdowns, correcting behaviors, and wondering if we’re “doing enough.” And yes, all those things matter.

But when tragedy strikes, it puts everything into sharp, painful focus.

In moments like these, everything becomes crystal clear!

What matters most isn’t how tidy the house is or how well we managed the bedtime routine.

What matters is Love. Presence. Gratitude.

The hug you give right now.

The words you don’t hold back.

The grace you give to yourself and your child.

I don’t have the right words to make sense of such loss. But I do know this:

We don’t get to control how much time we have, but we do get to choose how fully we show up for it.

So today, let yourself slow down.

Let go of the pressure to do everything perfectly.

Look into your child’s eyes and remind yourself that being here—really here—is everything.

You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need to show up, heart open—even if your voice shakes and your patience runs thin.

So let this be our reminder—to slow down, to be kind to ourselves and each other, and to anchor back into what truly lasts: love, connection, and presence.

If your heart feels heavy too, know that you’re not alone. I see you. I’m with you.

Best,
Dr. Sarita