Musings – Purpose, Learning, and a Splash of Joy

This week at ISDM began with Dr. Akhtar Badshah’s Purpose Mindset workshop — a reminder that my Purpose Driver (Responsive) is about removing obstacles and creating space for others to grow. I revisited my strengths — Visionary, Connector, Strategist — and reaffirmed my core values of Giving, Gratitude, and Spirituality.

Dr. Badshah’s feedback nudged me to share how I live my purpose every day. This tied perfectly into our PLC 4 – Vikāsa Taranga (Wave of Growth) sessions, where we co-created a purpose statement:

With our strengths anchored in vision, connection, and strategy — and values rooted in compassion, gratitude, and spirituality — we set team norms: start every meeting with a check-in, raise hands to speak, stay open to reflection, and use Karma Points to make gratitude a shared practice.

Key Learning Highlights (ISDM Term 1)

• Purpose Mindset (Dr. Akhtar Badshah): Rediscovered my Purpose Driver Responsive — finding fulfillment in removing obstacles so others can grow.

• Context-Based Collaborative Learning (CBCL) (Simrita): Drafting PLC group contracts and learning the balance of collaboration, accountability, and co-creation.

• Perspectives on Society & Development (Jahnvi Andharia): Seeing development through human stories, not just policies.

• Data Analysis for Development (Maitrayee Mukerji): Using evidence and numbers to drive decisions that truly create impact — with a quick 2-minute joy break to keep things light.

• Writing in Discipline (Pia Bakshi, Shivangi Bhasin & team): Building a sharper voice to express complex ideas with clarity.

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Beyond Class

• 404 band jam proved music makes learning lighter. Thank you 404. Band

• Metro rides with Pao mama saved 256g of CO₂ per person — small choices, real impact.

• We closed the week with Cohort 9’s first movie night (Coolie!), pool time, and wellness club plans — laughter, bonding, and balance all in one.

• Bonus: Found a shop running 50% + 25% offers — perfect end to the week!

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Reflections

It’s been a full week — classes, projects, and a lot of learning. In the middle of it all, I kept thinking about home, about my mom holding things together while caring for grandpa. It keeps me grounded and grateful.

This week reminded me that purpose works best when it’s shared.