So why does your business still feel mentally heavy?

In this episode of The Ease Equation Podcast: Wonder-Led Calm Leadership for Entrepreneurs, we explore a quiet reality many founders experience:

Having systems does not automatically create support.

Sometimes systems simply reorganize the chaos — while the founder continues carrying the emotional, operational, and decision-making load behind the scenes.

This conversation unpacks:

• Why some systems create more maintenance instead of relief

• The difference between being organized and being supported

• How founder-dependent systems quietly increase leadership fatigue

• Why “doing systems properly” can still lead to overwhelm

• The hidden emotional layer behind control, visibility, and hypervigilance

• What sustainable, calm operational support actually looks like

If you’ve ever felt like your systems only work because you keep pushing everything forward, this episode will help you rethink what support truly means in business.

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He was playful, mischievous, and always surrounded by friends.

To everyone in the village of Gokul, Krishna was theirs.

Yashoda called him her son.
Nanda called him his pride.
The villagers called him their joy.

Krishna belonged completely.

But there was something Krishna didn’t know.

Far away, in a grand palace, lived his birth parents—Devaki and Vasudeva.

They had not been able to raise him.

To keep him safe, Krishna had been sent away as a baby, to grow up in Gokul.

So while Krishna laughed and played in one world…
another world quietly held him in its heart.

One day, as Krishna grew older, the truth slowly began to unfold.

He learned that he had another home.
Another family.
Another place where he was deeply loved.

For a moment, everything felt confusing.

Where do I belong? he wondered.

Am I the child of Gokul?
Or the child of Mathura?

But Krishna did something beautiful.

He didn’t choose one over the other.

He didn’t feel the need to fit into just one place.

Instead, he carried both worlds within him.

He loved Yashoda with all his heart.
And he honored Devaki with deep respect.

He played in the fields of Gokul…
And fulfilled his purpose in Mathura.

Krishna didn’t belong to just one place.

He belonged everywhere.

And maybe, in a quiet way, his story is still happening today.

A child moves to a new country and learns a new way of life, while still holding onto the traditions of home.

A child speaks one language at school and another at home.

A child grows up between cultures, between identities, between worlds.

And sometimes, they wonder…

Where do I really belong?

Krishna’s story offers a gentle answer.

You don’t have to choose.

You don’t have to shrink one part of yourself to fit into another.

You can carry all your worlds within you.

Because belonging is not about fitting into one place.

It is about being able to stand fully as yourself…
wherever you are.

✨ Closing Thought

You can belong to more than one place.
You can belong to more than one story.

And that doesn’t make you confused.

It makes you whole.

Where do you feel most like yourself?

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Neither works.

Over time, I’ve learned something much simpler—and far more sustainable: collaboration works best when there is clarity and compassion. Structure and flexibility. Systems and support.

That balance is at the heart of what I now call the Ease Equation:
Systems + Support = Sustainable Success

And I’ve seen it show up everywhere—from creative projects to parenting to writing communities.

The balance between control and collaboration

When I work with others, I don’t aim for control. I aim for clarity.

We define roles clearly, set timelines, and establish accountability so everyone knows what they are responsible for. That structure is important—it’s the “systems” part of the equation.

But systems alone are not enough.

People are not machines. Life doesn’t run on perfect schedules.

So I also build in space for reality. Some days people are overwhelmed. Some days priorities shift. Some days capacity simply looks different.

Instead of reacting with rigidity, I try to lead with understanding.

That combination—clear structure with human flexibility—is what actually makes collaboration sustainable. Not perfection. Not control. But consistency with compassion.

That is ease in practice.

What it’s like collaborating with my son

One of the most unexpected collaborations in my life has been working with my son.

It didn’t begin as a strategy or a plan. It started as something simple—something fun we could do together.

But over time, it evolved.

What began as creative play slowly turned into shared projects, shared responsibility, and eventually, shared growth.

And somewhere along the way, something else shifted too: our relationship deepened.

We talk more. We understand each other differently. We support each other in ways that go beyond the work.

It became less about “getting things done” and more about how we show up for each other while doing them.

That, too, is ease—when work doesn’t add pressure to relationships, but strengthens them.

The real challenges of working with a teenager

Of course, it’s not always smooth.

Working with a teenager comes with its own realities.

There are multiple priorities competing for attention—school, activities, friendships, life in general. So staying aligned on timelines and consistency can be challenging. It often requires reminders, patience, and flexibility when things shift.

And yes, we don’t always agree.

But I’ve learned something important in those moments: disagreement doesn’t have to create distance.

We’ve learned how to disagree, sometimes agree to disagree, and still move forward without letting it spill into everything else in our relationship.

That boundary is important.

Because ease doesn’t mean absence of challenge—it means having tools and understanding to move through it without breaking connection.

How collaboration changed our relationship

Working together has fundamentally changed how I relate to my son.

We’ve become more understanding of each other. More patient. More supportive.

But perhaps the most important shift is this: we don’t operate from hierarchy in creative spaces.

It doesn’t matter who is older or younger. We both bring ideas. We both learn. We both contribute.

And in that space, collaboration becomes something much bigger than output.

It becomes mutual growth.

That’s what support really looks like—not doing everything for each other, but growing alongside each other.

Why I don’t see author communities as competition

I am part of several children’s author groups, and I don’t see them as competition.

Because I don’t believe stories compete.

I believe stories find their people.

Every story is not for everyone—but every story is for someone.

So when someone else shares their work, it doesn’t take away from mine. It expands the space. It creates more visibility for storytelling as a whole.

And when we operate from that mindset, collaboration replaces scarcity.

We start to see that there is enough room—for every voice, every book, every story.

That is what community really is: shared amplification, not competition.

And that is also ease—when your success is not dependent on someone else’s absence.

The Ease Equation in action

Across all of this—collaboration, parenting, writing communities—I keep coming back to one thing:

Ease is not about doing less. It’s about doing things in a way that doesn’t cost you yourself in the process.

Systems give us structure.
Support gives us resilience.
And together, they create sustainability.

But there is a third layer that often gets missed: humanity.

Because no system works without people. And no collaboration works without understanding.

Ease happens when we stop forcing perfection and start designing for real life.

A closing thought

If there is one thing I would leave you with, it is this:

We often think success comes from doing more alone.
But most of the time, it comes from doing better together.

A small challenge for you

Before you move on with your week, I’d invite you to try this:

Identify one area in your life where you are holding everything yourself—and ask:
What would this look like if I brought in more support or collaboration?

And then take one small step toward that.

Reach out. Ask. Share. Delegate. Invite.

Not perfectly. Not fully planned. Just begin.

Because ease doesn’t start with a system.

It starts with a shift.

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I was honoured to join In the Groove with Todd & Jackie for a thoughtful discussion on storytelling, legacy, creativity, and the power of passing wisdom forward.

We explored something I care deeply about:

Stories are not just entertainment.
They are tools for identity, connection, healing, and growth.

Every family carries stories. Every culture carries stories. Every generation has wisdom worth preserving.

When we intentionally share those stories with children, we give them roots, resilience, and perspective.

We also discussed how my work blends creativity with systems thinking—because imagination thrives best when supported by structure, consistency, and purpose.

That principle guides everything I build: books, business, family life, and community impact.

If you are raising children, building a legacy, or trying to create something meaningful that lasts beyond you, this episode may resonate deeply.

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In this short but powerful episode, we explore a critical shift every author, coach, and creator needs to make: moving from a one-time launch mindset to building long-term infrastructure around your book.

Because a book isn’t just a product. It can be a platform, a gateway, and a sustainable asset—if you design it that way.

This episode invites you to pause and ask the question that will define your path forward:
Are you launching… or are you building?

🔑 What You’ll Learn

• Why a book launch alone isn’t enough

• The difference between a “moment” and sustainable infrastructure

• How to start thinking of your book as a long-term asset

• What building beyond the launch actually looks like

• The one question that can reshape your entire strategy

💡 Key Takeaway

A launch creates momentum—but infrastructure creates longevity.
If you want your book to keep working for you, you need systems and support that extend far beyond launch day.

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This week brought a special milestone for our family.

An article I wrote about my son, Pranav Sandip, was accepted and published in : A Young Toronto Author Quietly Building Worlds Beyond His Years

As both a parent and someone deeply involved in helping authors bring their books into the world, this felt especially meaningful.

There is something powerful about watching a child discover that their imagination has value—that the stories in their head deserve to be written down, shaped, and shared.

Pranav has been developing his own voice as a young writer, building stories with patience, curiosity, and creativity. This feature is a celebration of that early journey.

But beyond that, it is also a reminder to parents, educators, and creators: when we nurture storytelling early, we give children more than a hobby. We give them confidence, perspective, and a way to make sense of the world.

You can read the full article here:
https://totimes.ca/a-young-toronto-author-quietly-building-worlds-beyond-his-years/

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If something feels hard, the answer must be to work harder.

More hours.
More effort.
More involvement.
More personal sacrifice.

On the surface, it sounds responsible. It sounds ambitious. It even sounds like leadership.

But in reality, it is often the very thing slowing the business down.

I see this pattern often with capable, committed entrepreneurs who care deeply about what they are building. They are not lazy. They are not unmotivated. They are not lacking vision.

They are simply trying to solve structural problems with personal effort.

And that approach has limits.

When Growth Starts to Feel Heavy

Many businesses reach a stage where the systems that once worked no longer support the level of growth they are experiencing.

What used to be manageable now feels chaotic.

What used to be exciting now feels draining.

What used to be simple now requires constant follow-up, decision-making, and mental bandwidth.

This is the moment many founders misread the situation.

They assume they need:

• Better time management

• More discipline

• More productivity hacks

• Longer working hours

But often, the real issue is something else entirely.

The business has outgrown its current structure.

Effort Cannot Replace Infrastructure

When everything depends on the founder, growth becomes fragile.

Every decision routes through one person.
Every problem lands on one desk.
Every missed process creates more manual work.

The founder becomes the operating system of the business.

That may work in the early stages. In fact, it is common.

But it is not sustainable.

A business built entirely on founder effort will eventually create one of two outcomes:

1. Burnout

2. Bottlenecks

Sometimes both.

What Founders Actually Need

Most founders do not need to do more.

They need to build better.

That often means:

Better Systems

Documented processes. Clear workflows. Consistency in how things are done.

Systems reduce repeated decisions and free up mental energy for higher-value thinking.

Better Support

Not just extra hands, but aligned support with clarity, ownership, and structure.

Hiring help without structure often creates more dependency, not less.

Better Leadership Capacity

Space to think strategically. Time to lead. Energy to make decisions from clarity rather than exhaustion.

This is the shift from founder mode to CEO mode.

Growth Should Not Cost You Everything

There is a version of success many founders quietly normalize:

A growing business paired with constant pressure.

More revenue, but less freedom.
More visibility, but more stress.
More opportunity, but less capacity.

I believe we need to challenge that model.

Growth without sustainability is expensive.

And success that consumes the person building it needs to be re-evaluated.

A Better Question to Ask

Instead of asking:

“How can I do more?”

Try asking:

• Why does this still depend on me?

• What system is missing here?

• Where is the friction repeating itself?

• What support would actually create relief?

• What would leadership look like at the next level?

Those questions create a different kind of momentum.

Final Thought

Doing more can create short-term progress.

Designing better creates long-term success.

If your business feels heavier than it should right now, it may not be a capacity problem.

It may be a structure problem.

And that is good news.

Because structure can be redesigned.

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Clearly, we need to reduce the load. The good news is that with a few smart strategies, you can cut down the load without sacrificing what you need for class.

Strategy #1: Use a Rocketbook to replace multiple notebooks

One of the biggest reasons why backpacks become crammed is because you are carrying notebooks for so many different subjects. One of my personal favourite solution to this problem is using a Rocketbook.

Rocketbooks are reusable smart notebooks. You write in them like normal, then scan the pages to store them to the cloud. Instead of carrying five different notebooks, you carry just one. I recommend an 8.5” x 11” sized notebook so that printing later is easy. The Rocketbook comes with a pen, but if you want multiple colours, you can get Pilot Frixion pens in many colours on Amazon. This is useful if you like colour-coding or if you are doing a lot of artwork.

Strategy #2: Don’t Use Binders

Binders seem convenient because they hold lots of paper, but they’re heavy, bulky, and frustrating to use. The rings can jam, pages rip out, and writing inside them is awkward. I’ve even lost worksheets because they slipped out.

A lighter alternative is using duotangs.

A lighter, more efficient alternative is using duotangs—thin folders with metal fasteners. They can’t hold as much as a binder, but carrying one duotang per subject is far easier than lugging around a giant binder. Getting different colours helps you find the right one quickly.

Another option is an accordion file or an expanding folder, an expanding organizer with multiple sections for different subjects . These are larger, but it is very useful. It does the job of a binder, but in a much better way because you can dedicate each inner pocket to a different subject and access them easily. I have a pocket for homework as well, so I don’t have to search for the worksheets I need to get done or the forms I need to get signed. It’s slightly heavier, but still much lighter than a binder. You’ll need to take papers out to write on them, but the extra space makes it worth it. You can even get a small sized one if you are okay with carrying your notebooks in your hand or you have a tote bag and if you are okay with folding worksheets.

Strategy #3: Bring A Lunchbox That Can Fit Inside

Lunchboxes are not heavy, but they are space consuming. If they are really wide, it can be hard to close the zipper of your backpack. Even if you can, you will feel a lump in your back, which causes back pain. So choosing a slim lunchbox is key.

For this one, let’s fly over to Japan for a second where they have the perfect solution to this.

Bento lunch boxes are really useful for carrying in backpacks. They are rectangular, and they are not really wide, so they can slide in easily. They have multiple compartments, eliminating the need for many individual boxes. Many are insulated, so your meal stays fresh. And you can get larger capacity ones which are slightly wider but they can still relatively easily fit. Bento boxes are also useful in that they are leakproof, so no need to worry about keeping it sideways in your backpack.

They can cost more upfront, but they’re durable and easy to clean. All in all, it is small, yet high in capacity and easy to maintain.

Backpacks have been overloaded for too long. Instead of buying bigger, more expensive backpacks, small changes to what you carry can make a huge difference.

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What if stories didn’t end on the page… but began there?

Over the past few months, I’ve been working on Story Sparks for Young Minds, a creative writing workbook designed to invite children into storytelling—not just as readers, but as creators.

The idea came from a conversation about how, in the past, even simple images or scenes could spark entire stories in our minds. No instructions. No perfect endings. Just imagination filling in the gaps.

That stayed with me.

This book is built around that same idea—offering children small beginnings, and giving them the space to explore what comes next.

📘 Designed for ages 5–10
✍️ Story starters + writing + drawing
💛 Built to nurture creativity, confidence, and expression

I would love for this to become more than a book—
a space where children can share their stories and feel seen.

If that resonates with you, I’d love for you to be part of it.

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A multi-generational (Mom & Son) publication featuring children’s stories, teen creativity, entrepreneur wisdom, self-publishing insights, and inspiring conversations on growth, legacy, and imagination.

💬 Leave a comment below or send me a message to share your child’s stories—I would love to read them and feature some in this space.

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I had the joy of joining the show alongside my son Pranav for a heartfelt discussion on family, creativity, and what it means to grow through storytelling.

We spoke about how Mystic India for Kids began at home through bedtime stories I created for my children—stories rooted in culture, courage, empathy, and timeless values.

Pranav also shared his own journey as a young creator—balancing school, writing, music, discipline, and ambition with remarkable maturity. Watching him grow into his own voice has been one of my greatest blessings.

This conversation reminded me that creativity is not only personal expression—it is legacy in motion.

When parents create, children learn possibility.
When children create, families build the future together.

If you are a parent, writer, educator, or someone building something meaningful while raising a family, I think this episode will resonate with you.

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Each woman stepped forward in her own way—not to perform, not to perfect—but to be seen, heard, and witnessed in her truth.

And I found myself sitting with a quiet but powerful realization:

We often underestimate what happens when women speak their stories out loud.

Not the polished versions. Not the edited-for-approval versions.
But the lived, messy, human, deeply honest ones.

Stories are not just memory.
They are legacy.

The conversation that stayed with me

In my segment, I spoke about something that sits very close to my heart—Voices Across Borders Anthology.

This is a space I created for women to share their lived experiences, preserve cultural wisdom, and pass on generational knowledge that often never gets written down… and slowly disappears.

Because the truth is simple, even if it is uncomfortable:

What we don’t share… we risk losing.
Not just for ourselves, but for those who come after us.

And what we do share… becomes something far greater than us.
It becomes healing.
It becomes connection.
It becomes continuity across borders, cultures, and generations.

Why this matters now

We are living in a time where everyone is encouraged to speak—but not always encouraged to be deeply honest.

And yet, the stories that change us are rarely the curated ones.

They are the ones that sound like:

• “I didn’t know how I would get through that season…”

• “I carried this silently for years…”

• “I wish someone had told me this earlier…”

Those are the stories that soften isolation.
Those are the stories that remind someone else: you are not alone in this.

An invitation

If you’ve ever felt that quiet pull to tell your story—not perfectly, not strategically, but truthfully—this is your invitation.

Not because your story needs to be “big enough.”
But because it is already enough.

👉 Join the anthology here:
https://pages.wond3r.online/anthology---voices-across-borders

Together, we are building something that feels almost old-world in its essence, and yet deeply relevant for today—a living archive of women’s voices across cultures, continents, and generations.

And I don’t take that lightly.

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For many authors, especially here in Canada, KDP feels like the entire publishing process.
You write your book, upload your file, hit publish… and hope for the best.

But here’s the reality:
If that’s all you’re doing, you’re leaving serious opportunity on the table.

Because KDP isn’t just a publishing platform.
It’s a powerful business tool—when you know how to use it strategically.

In this episode, I unpack:

• Why KDP and “self-publishing” have become synonymous—and why that’s limiting

• The difference between being an uploader vs an author-CEO

• The hidden opportunities within KDP that most authors overlook

• How Canadian authors can use KDP to build visibility, credibility, and consistent sales

This isn’t about doing more.
It’s about doing things with intention.

Because when you shift from:

“I published a book on Amazon”

to:

“I’m building a publishing business using KDP as one of my core tools”

Everything changes—your decisions, your reach, and your results.

🔑 Key Takeaway

KDP is not the destination.
It’s the engine.

And the authors who succeed are the ones who learn how to drive it strategically, not just turn it on.

🎯 Call to Action

If you’re ready to move beyond guesswork and start building your author ecosystem with clarity and ease, I can support you.

This topic is deeply personal to me.

In a world where children are growing up between cultures, stories become anchors. They help children understand who they are, where they come from, and why their heritage matters.

As both an author and advocate for meaningful childhood learning, I believe storytelling is one of the most powerful tools we can pass to the next generation.

Thank you for being part of this journey and supporting work that keeps culture, wisdom, and identity alive.

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The elder, Karthikeya, was swift and fearless. He rode a magnificent peacock that shimmered in the sun and could fly faster than the wind. Everyone admired him. When he soared across the skies, the other young gods cheered and clapped.

The younger brother, Ganesha, was different.

He had an elephant head, a round belly, and a gentle mouse as his companion. His laughter was soft, his steps slow, and his eyes full of thought.

At first, Ganesha didn’t mind being different.

But as he grew older, he noticed the stares.
The whispers.
The way some of the other children hesitated to play with him.

“Why does he look like that?” they giggled.
“Can he even run? Can he fly like Karthikeya?”

Sometimes, even his brother’s shadow made him feel small.

One bright morning, the children gathered for the Great Games of Heaven.

Ganesha arrived, eager to join.

But when the races began, Karthikeya soared through the clouds, and the others darted like lightning. Ganesha tried to keep up, but his little mouse could only go so fast.

He stumbled.
He fell.
And he heard the laughter.

“Maybe you should just watch,” someone said gently.

But it still hurt.

That night, Ganesha sat by the river, tears mixing with the moonlight.

“Why did you make me this way, Mother?” he whispered.
“I’m not fast. I’m not graceful. I’m just… different.”

Parvati knelt beside him and gently held his face.

“My dear one,” she said softly, “you see only what makes you unlike others. But I see what makes you extraordinary.”

She smiled.

“Your big ears hear what others miss.
Your trunk can do what no hand can.
Your heart feels deeply.
And your mind sees far.”

She placed her hand on his head.

“The world may not understand your difference yet.
But one day… it will depend on it.”

Not long after, a great obstacle appeared on the path to the gods’ annual festival.

A massive boulder blocked the way.

The strongest devas tried to move it—but it wouldn’t budge.
Karthikeya tried to fly over it—but the winds pushed him back.

No one knew what to do.

Then Ganesha stepped forward.

He closed his eyes.

He listened—to the wind, to the earth, to something deeper.

With his mighty trunk, he gave one gentle, thoughtful push.

The boulder rolled aside.

The path was clear.

The heavens erupted in joy.

From that day on, no one saw Ganesha as “different.”

They saw him as Vighnaharta—the Remover of Obstacles.

But Ganesha’s story is not just from long ago.

It lives even today.

In classrooms.
In playgrounds.
In quiet corners of the world.

A child sits alone because their name sounds different.
A boy stays silent, though his ideas are full of light.
A girl watches from the sidelines, wishing she could join in.
A quiet child hums softly, finding comfort in their own rhythm.

Like Ganesha, each one carries something special.

Something the world may not see—yet.

Your difference is your strength.
Your voice is your gift.
Your way of seeing the world may one day move mountains.

Under the same wide sky, Ganesha’s story whispers to every child:

Don’t hide what makes you different.
It may be exactly what the world needs.

📌 What makes you unique?

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And somewhere along the way, you’ve probably wondered:
“Which one should I choose?”

Here’s the truth most people don’t tell you:
You’re not supposed to choose just one.

These platforms are not competitors.
They are specialized tools—each designed to do a specific job in your publishing ecosystem.

In this episode, I break down:

• What each platform actually does (beyond the surface-level features)

• Where most authors get stuck—and how that slows down their growth

• How to combine these tools into a smart, sustainable distribution strategy

• The difference between “just publishing a book” and building a professional author business

Because the goal isn’t just to upload a book.
The goal is to build reach, credibility, and long-term sales channels.

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One day, his teacher walked in with a big smile and wrote something on the board:

“What is your superpower?”

The class buzzed with excitement.

“My superpower is drawing!” said one child.
“I can run really fast!” said another.
“I’m great at math!” someone added proudly.

One by one, the children shared what made them special.

Aarav stayed quiet.

He looked down at his notebook and wondered…

I’m not the fastest.
I’m not the best at drawing.
I don’t think I have a superpower.

That evening, he went home feeling a little heavy inside.

The next day at school, something small happened.

During group work, one of his classmates, Meera, dropped all her papers on the floor.

Before anyone else reacted, Aarav quietly bent down and helped her gather them.

“Thank you,” Meera said, smiling.

Later that day, another classmate struggled with reading a sentence aloud.

Aarav gently whispered, “Take your time. You can do it.”

The boy tried again—and this time, he got it right.

By the end of the day, Aarav had helped three different classmates.

He didn’t think much of it.

But his teacher had been watching.

At the end of class, she called him over.

“Aarav,” she said kindly, “do you know what your superpower is?”

He shook his head.

“You notice people,” she said.
“You help without being asked. You make others feel better.”

Aarav looked surprised.

“That’s a superpower?” he asked.

His teacher smiled.

“One of the most important ones.”

That evening, Aarav walked home a little taller.

For the first time, he realized something important.

Superpowers don’t always look loud or impressive.

Sometimes, they look like kindness.
Sometimes, they look like patience.
Sometimes, they look like simply being there for someone else.

And from that day on, Aarav never said he had no superpower again.

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