A blog by Dr. Anuj Kumar
Our societies strongly value autonomy, self-reliance, and individual rights. However, as we break free from traditional constraints, we often feel isolated and yearn for the meaningful, grounding connection that Belonging offers. We often confuse strength with acting entirely alone, forgetting that independence that results in isolation can make life feel more burdensome than necessary. Belonging …
Men often stop expressing themselves, opting for silence, when they sense that speaking honestly results in arguments, ridicule, disrupted peace, or emotional setbacks. They retreat into their cocoon, becoming silent. They can communicate globally, but gradually lose touch with their own heart’s language – the dialect that defines their personality. Women, on the other hand, …
‘Ghosting’ refers to abruptly ending a romantic, platonic, or professional relationship without warning, with communication suddenly ceasing. The person who ghosts ignores all calls and messages, effectively vanishing without explanation. Ghosting is often used as a passive-aggressive tactic to avoid conflict or explanations. The victim usually bears the emotional burden, feeling confused and disrespected, which …
With the world engulfed in conflicts and wars, the question is, does war truly end on the battlefield? No, it doesn’t; its aftermath leaves shattered minds and deep emotional scars, urging people to feel the pain. Wars alter the narrative, causing an instinctive shift from calm to alertness and from merely living to surviving. …
Don’t you believe that modern digital communication has significantly changed intimacy, sometimes in ways that are both powerful and contradictory? I miss the days in the 70s when my girlfriend would call, and the guard at the warden’s office ran to my hostel room. I would rush to answer the call. The whole process …
The confession – “The worst thing I ever did,” reflects a silence of a different kind. It reveals a deep hesitation within the person to suppress the darkness of guilt and bring it into the light of acceptance. It isn’t always about the past; it can also relate to the present, depending on what kind …
‘Situationship’ is a romantic connection that lacks clarity, commitment, or a formal label. While it may include affection, sexual activities, and spending quality time together, it remains uncertain and lacks assurance. These relationships exist in a blurry, uncertain area between friendship and official partnership. Although they provide freedom and connection without imposing pressure, they can …
Rating or judging others is a common and integral part of our subconscious human habits. The issue arises when we shift from rating situations and commodities to judging people. We establish our standards and scales, and assign marks and grades based on their actions. Sometimes, we make snap judgments about a person’s trustworthiness, competence, beauty, …
Over frankness about anything is like a double-edged sword – a situation or course of action having both positive and negative effects. However, it’s essential to remember that this openness can lead to deeper connections and a greater understanding, offering hope for the future. For Gen Z, the generation succeeding Millennials and preceding Generation Alpha, …
Love teaches us through two voices — success in love subtly shares lessons we respect, while heartbreak loudly reveals truths we cannot dismiss. One is the truth of continuity, while the other is the truth of loss. Who signs up for heartbreak? We fall in love or form a relationship for a lifelong commitment, not …