and then i lived once again
Buried under tons of rubble, in total darkness, without food, water, light, or the ability to move—and with the ceiling hanging precariously just inches above my head—all I wanted was to find my family.
My name is Viral Dalal, an Information and Technology specialist, speaker, and the author of Choosing Light. I was pulled out alive, unscathed, days after the ferocious Gujarat earthquake.
It was called a Miracle.
It was the tallest building in the town of Bhuj, India, where we were vacationing.
After living through the unthinkable, It was only the beginning of my life journey.
C H O O S I N G L I G H T
The Gujarat earthquake survivor story.
“There is something inside us all, that tells us things, sends us signals, and guides us. This sense is always at work, giving us cues. Even though no one told me that I was going to survive, I somehow knew that I was going to be okay.”
- Choosing Light
BHUJ - The Day India Shook - Documentary movie on Discovery+
Available on Discovery+ Originals(India) and on Amazon Prime video(India)
Humbled to be a Loudoun100 Honoree.
The Loudoun100 Project is committed to honoring 100 individuals who are dedicated to serving Loudoun community without seeking recognition. They simply serve because it’s what they feel is the right thing to do. - Loudoun 100
Someone Big - Episode 1. - With Thomas Sweitzer.
Not all questions are easy to answer.
What's the big deal - Tales and Ales, Virginia. (Please adjust the volume per your preference)
It was pouring that evening. Sun was hiding behind dark, wet clouds and it had started to get chilly. The seats filled up quickly, and the evening lit up.
The Rescue.
I was called a Miracle.
This "Miracle" was possible because of the incredible International Rescue Corps U.K.(IRC) team. Choosing Light is dedicated to my family and these incredible men and women. Gratitude.