The Emotional Dynamics of ‘Wanting’ and ‘Needing’ (in Relationships).

‘Do you want me … or do you need me? ‘Needing’ and ‘Wanting’ in a relationship are not just words; they signify distinct emotional states and levels of dependability. Understanding this difference is crucial in navigating the complexities of relationships, and it can make you feel more informed and knowledgeable about your own emotional needs. …

SACRIFICE Versus RENUNCIATION— Our choice, what we want?

Sacrifice classically encompasses giving up something valued for a more significant cause or purpose, often with the wisdom of duty or commitment. Renunciation, on the other hand, is a journey of self-discovery and personal evolution. It’s a voluntary act of letting go or abandoning something, often to pursue spiritual or personal growth. Unlike sacrifice, renunciation …

FAME: A paradox that intrigues and perplexes.

Fame is a state of being known, talked about or written about by many people, mainly because of notable achievements. Famous is a favourable character known for its public eminence and widespread reputation. The negative side of Fame is like drinking seawater—it creates an unquenched thirst that intensifies the more you drink it.  “Talent is …

PARENTING – AUTHORITATIVE OR PERMISSIVE? A Crucial Decision for Parents.

Parenting is God’s supreme gift. It has prospects to nurture, teach, and watch a child grow. It amalgamates unconditional love, patience, personal growth, mutual learning and supervised guidance into an elixir of a divine relationship. It’s a sacred privilege and a profound responsibility, a commitment that can’t be shared. The enigma is whether parenting should …

CYBERCHONDRIA – Are we cyber slaves? — FIVE WAYS TO CHECK IT.

Being healthy is a boon, but to be over-apprehensive about health with anxiety is a disease. A worrisome person invites trouble through excessive visits to a medical professional, leading to over-testing with an infusion of extra drugs in his system. The distress is tenfold when the person gets access to an available cyber for his …

HELLO! Are you there? — Calling myself – ‘SELF-TALKING.’

Within the realm of yourself, you are always safe and secure. So, when you engage in an internal dialogue with yourself—SELF-TALKING—there’s no need for fear. Though it may initially seem daunting, this process is therapeutic. It can assist you in identifying patterns that contribute to distress. Self-talk is a product of your subconscious mind, a …

SURVIVING A ‘LONG-DISTANCE’ RELATIONSHIP. 

Relationships are nurtured by physical and emotional proximity. How do you cope with emotional lynching when distance is imposed forcefully? Depending on the profundity of the relationship, the body and mind behave likewise. The ‘happy hormone’ of togetherness faces scarceness and instigates a deficiency syndrome, enforcing depression, hollowness, and irritation.   ‘Out of sight— out …