Arjun Desai

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Just a Comma

My grand-aunt, Jyotsna Govil, is extraordinary.

She’s been a tireless champion & chairperson for the Indian Cancer Society. They are a national organization for awareness, detection, and treatment for cancer patients in India.

There’s a quote she forwarded to us that resonated deeply: “Cancer is not a full stop to life, just a comma.

It’s such a powerful reframing that takes back control of a terrible disease. And flips the conversation to hope and strength. What I love is that this sentiment extends far past this scenario too.

Despite the licks we take in life, everything will be okay in the end. If it’s not okay, it’s not the end. This too shall pass.

(Happy 80th birthday to my Jyotsnakka too. May your light and love continue to dazzle and shine on!)