A blog by Dr. Anuj Kumar
Emotional sadism, a destructive tendency or behaviour, is where a person derives gratification or a sense of authorisation from imposing emotional pain or anguish on others. It is about deploying, demeaning, or creating mental discomfort to the person. Emotional sadism is often ingrained in the sadist’s insecurities or an extreme desire to control. This causes emotional …
Are we AT THE MERCY OF SOMEONE – TO BE CALLED ‘YOUNG’ OR ‘OLD’? If someone refers me to be an old duck, well — ‘Buddha Tera Baap’! For heaven’s sake please, let ‘ME’ decide if I am ‘OLD’ because I am still basking in the sunny beaches of YOUTH and vigour. Who gives the …
IS AN OPEN RELATIONSHIP (POLY AMOROUS), A BOON OR A CURSE? An ‘open relationship’ is often referred to as an ‘polyamorous relationships’ – A relationship in which both partners agree that each may openly have relations with others. While our society endorses monogamy in marriage, it will lynch people mentally and communally for …
Sometimes, feeling sick and pulled down is normal—our bodies aren’t perfect. Sufferings and illnesses are natural parts of our lives and keep happening, shaping our destiny. On the other hand, being ‘abnormal’ isn’t inherently evil or ‘sick’. It simply means being different from the norm; everyone has unique qualities that should be celebrated and embraced. …
People often make promises with good intentions, honestly believing they can follow through. There can be a concealed desire to please others at the moment or to avoid a conflict. However, life takes turns, and situations become complex, so the charm or initial passion fades, and promises are broken. Some people make promises out of …
Parenting is a beautiful journey of fostering, guiding, and supporting children as they grow, learn, and discover their journeys and purposes. Witnessing their growth and prosperity is a source of immense pride and a deeply fulfilling experience, a testament to the effort and love poured into their upbringing. Parents’ expectations of their children as they …
Progress and Evolution require thoughtful direction and purpose. Simply altering or moving doesn’t assure enhancement or advancement. Growth comes from intentional, meaningful changes that align with a clear goal or values, such as changing a negative mindset to a positive one or adopting a healthier lifestyle. At the same time, aimless and irrational movements, like …
Excellence is more of an attitude than a skill. While skills are the explicit aptitudes we mature through practice, an attitude is the mindset, approach, and assurance to perfection and achieving high values and standards. This involves steadily pushing for quality, seeking growth, and being devoted to accomplishing the best. Skills can be a …
‘Pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional’— is a simple mantra, imploring us to recognize and understand the inspirational nugget at its core. It came from none other than . . . DALAI LAMA and HARUKI MURAKAMI. PAIN is the sensitivity of that disagreeable sensation that hits all of us at some stage of our …
HUMILITY or MODESTY . . . A strength or weakness? “True knowledge exists in knowing that you know nothing” SOCRATES. To know more and still feel incomplete is called Humility. Every person you meet knows something you don’t. Knowledge and love reside in the homes where the nameplate bears – Humility or Modesty. …