Few experiences in the world are as beautiful as watching a child talk about something they are passionate about.

He looked up at me, jaw wide open, and held his fist out. I bumped it and smiled.

"The only people you should try to impress are your 8-year-old self and your 80-year-old self"

Every morning at 730 AM EST, I'd make myself a cup of coffee and call my dad in India. He'd be waiting for it with his evening cup of tea. We'd talk about anything and everything.

I didn't know it then but it was the best part of my day. Sometimes the call would last 5 minutes. Sometimes a full hour.