Guru asked his Shishya, ‘why are you not looking happy?' ‘What is there to be happy about Guruji,' asked Shishya cautiously. Guru replied by saying, ‘be happy like flowing water. Be happy for no reason.' Shishya was puzzled, yet he didn't show his ignorance at once. He asked Guruji one more question.' How can I …
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While travelling towards our set destination each passing day, we encounter numerous people walking down the street or during our train or bus ride. Each one manifests a mixture of feelings. For roads have been able to accommodate complex emotions for ages. It has constantly shown a colossal capability to soak in whatever people have …
Being on the mind train says it all Welcome to the train to nowhere Train of incessant thoughts Thoughts that never even halts Train as fast as the light As enchanting as being in beloved arms As venomous as the embrace of a serpent For giving a ride unasked for Non-stop train pulls you along …
When the number of likes on your post gets the power to control your reaction, you may realize something is not okay. For instance, if your child’s mood fluctuates with the number of connections, you may be at alert that something is just not right. No doubt, technology has immense benefits. However, it also comes …
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Playing games with my mind? Huh! By resurfacing the old memories When you least expect them to Glimpses of the past erupt from nowhere Like a replay of old records spread everywhere Meddling with my thoughts with clear intention? Trying to evoke emotions deeply seated at the back You let such glimpses take a pause …
Scary yet empowering Frightful yet enriching Walking the chosen path asks for dare For path decorated with obstacles which you may fear Speak or not, think or pause may tear you apart Wait and watch your steps as your path unfold As rebel is the new tag you may have been told You may bow …
When you know your time has come Time to leave this world - time to leave your body Let the soul be at peace even so, can it be at peace? It may depend on the deeds you did during your stay At such moments, innumerable thoughts may cross your mind Flashback of your life …
Avoidance, feeling flat, denial, detachment come to our minds when we talk about emotional numbness. It leads to temporary restrictions in the capacity to feel or express emotions.
Along with the pandemic came mental health crisis. Nevertheless, how would you react if you are flashed with positivity throughout your day during grieving process?
Touch has a unique language of its own, to communicate our emotions which cannot be expressed in words always. A touch conveys loud and clear whether it's love, care, anger, disgust, repulsion-everything! It helps us to express ourselves in our own ways-it could be a simple hug to our parents, to our child, a peck …
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Fireflies : Sprinkle of Tranquility 