Today I reflect on the time I spent with my Grandpa and how he impacted my life. Beyond being thankful for my time with him, I appreciate how much I learned from him at such a young age.

I’ve always been interested in socioecopolitical forces, and how the intersection of the three determine the effervescent circumstances of our society. I wonder how much I can attribute that to my talks with my grandfather, who would sit with me at the table, long after dinner, when I was a teenager.

He would challenge me to consider the other and to think critically, but most importantly, he would listen. A grandparents’ tutelage can expand one’s awareness capacity in life; thank you Grandpa, for shaping mine. You passed down something meaningful to me, and I love you.