What is the true meaning of life? If you think it’s getting through each day, you aren’t alone. But life and its meaning according to Ms. Nirmala Pillai is dynamic, with opportunities waiting to be grabbed. An ex-civil servant and a self-taught artist, Ms. Nirmala Pillai emphasizes on the importance of holding onto one’s passion. She urges the audience to not let the unknown destination of life intimidate them, but instead, to take that alternate, less conventional path and write their own story. Her old-as-hill wisdom and life experiences enrich this talk, inspiring the audience to pursue their passion.