Learn,Unlearn and Relearn

Learn,Unlearn and Relearn

A fantastic evening, fellow Toastmasters and guests.

“If you stop learning, you start aging”—this is something I truly believe in. We all know that we should keep learning new things, but apart from that, we should also understand when and how to unlearn and relearn. Isn’t it?

Since childhood, I developed a deep interest in cooking. When I was in Class 1, I would climb onto a stool beside my father and observe him cooking. I was fascinated by how my mother added water to wheat flour, turning it into dough, which was then rolled into perfectly round chapatis.

Being the eldest daughter, I naturally took on responsibilities early. When my mother was pregnant with my younger sister, I became my father’s helper in the kitchen. By the time my brother was born—when I was in Class 7—I had become quite skilled at cooking. Gradually, by the time I reached college, I was considered the “expert” cook of the family.

Whenever guests came home, everyone relied on me to prepare the food. During Nuakhai, we would have 30–40 guests, and I prepared the entire meal by myself. Many times, guests called back asking for recipes. My friends loved the meals I cooked.

After I started working, I often invited colleagues home for get-togethers. I cooked everything myself, and we celebrated together.

Cooking wasn’t just a skill; it was a part of who I was.

I got married with immense confidence. The first dish I made was my signature kheer. I offered it to my…