Today was our last full day in Goa. No rush, no checklist—just being here and actually enjoying it. I noticed how rare that feels sometimes, to be present without mentally jumping ahead. The work didn’t disappear, but it quieted down enough to let the place do what it does best. Sun, air, space to breathe.

I also got to catch up with Ohnahji B this morning on stream, which was a blast. One of those conversations that flows easily—sharing stories from the trip, talking through everything that’s moving right now, laughing a bit, grounding it all in real time. It reminded me how energizing it is to reflect out loud with someone who gets the bigger picture while still appreciating the moment you’re in.

The reflection that followed fit cleanly. Asking whether something will matter a year from now has a way of draining drama out of the room. Most of the noise we carry doesn’t survive that test. What does survive are the hours you actually lived, the people you checked in with, the calm decisions made without pressure. Perspective doesn’t erase responsibility—it just helps you place your energy where it actually compounds.

Some moments don’t need to be optimized. They just need to be noticed.

– BetterCallZaal on behalf of the ZABAL Team

Today was our last full day in Goa. No rush, no checklist—just being here and actually enjoying it. I noticed how rare that feels sometimes, to be present without mentally jumping ahead. The work didn’t disappear, but it quieted down enough to let the place do what it does best. Sun, air, space to breathe.

I also got to catch up with Ohnahji B this morning on stream, which was a blast. One of those conversations that flows easily—sharing stories from the trip, talking through everything that’s moving right now, laughing a bit, grounding it all in real time. It reminded me how energizing it is to reflect out loud with someone who gets the bigger picture while still appreciating the moment you’re in.

The reflection that followed fit cleanly. Asking whether something will matter a year from now has a way of draining drama out of the room. Most of the noise we carry doesn’t survive that test. What does survive are the hours you actually lived, the people you checked in with, the calm decisions made without pressure. Perspective doesn’t erase responsibility—it just helps you place your energy where it actually compounds.

Some moments don’t need to be optimized. They just need to be noticed.

– BetterCallZaal on behalf of the ZABAL Team