“FLIRTING”: AN ART – A Complex Interplay of Toxicity and Playfulness.

In our society, flirting is often a delicate balance. A man complimenting a woman on her appearance or attire, for instance, may be seen as flirting. However, the line between a playful, innocent compliment and a sexually motivated comment can be easily blurred, depending on the man’s gestures, intentions, body language, and attitude. Flirting, often …

SIGNIFICANCE of being INSIGNIFICANT.

The concept of ‘significance’ finds its roots in the Latin word ‘significare’ – a term that denotes the quality of being worthy of attention, importance, or of a noticeably or measurably large amount. Insignificant – too small or unimportant to be worth consideration or meaningless. There is a profound and complex philosophy that underpins the …

ARE YOU OVERTHINKING? – A Boon or a Curse?

“I quieted my mind and allowed my soul to speak – they shared profound insights.” The human mind is a powerhouse at constantly analysing situations and problems. This may sometimes lead to excessive worrying about hypothetical scenarios or being overly critical about situations. We are mentally exhausted and find it harder to focus on the …

LEARN TO ‘UNLOVE’ – Ignore whoever ignores you.

The teaching – ‘love everyone’ is a spiritual notion and ideal. Loving others with compassion, patience, and empathy is a moral principle we were taught from a very young age. It connects us to a higher purpose and a shared humanity. Real life, however, reveals a story altogether different. We come across people and situations …

                                 JUST BE – and LET THINGS BE

It is a simple yet very thoughtful and powerful mantra – ‘Just be yourself.’ This prompts us to stay and practice genuineness, away from the pressures of performance or compliance. Do we need to fix it and take care of everything in life? – NO! And what a relief that is! It’s a liberating feeling …

Is LIFE a Game of Winning and Losing?

   Every individual, with their unique experiences and beliefs, perceives life in a distinctly different way. Some may view it as a form of competition — a relentless pursuit of success, wealth, fame, or triumph over others. From this perspective, there are winners and losers, determined by external achievements. Each of these perspectives is valid …

SELF DOUBT – A Destructive Force That Threatens Creativity.

Human life is guided by self-assurance, not self-doubt. Self-doubt can be a significant issue as it erodes confidence and prevents one from seizing opportunities or taking necessary actions. It leads to procrastination, anxiety, and a sense of unfulfillment, ultimately impacting mental health and well-being negatively — a serious concern that we should all be aware …

TANTRUMS – Are you a Victim? SEVEN WAYS to deal with it–

Are you the one tossing a tantrum OR the one dealing with or tolerating it? ……. When a tantrum occurs, it’s a moment of emotional overwhelm, often characterised by yelling, crying, or aggressive behaviour towards the victim. This outburst is a response to frustration or a lack of control, a sign that the person struggles …

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 …

‘GASLIGHTING’ – DARKNESS BEYOND LIGHT –Are you a sufferer? 

A person who is psychologically manipulated, tortured, and emotionally abused in a relationship is a victim of Gaslighting. The gaslighter smartly avoids taking responsibility for his toxic behaviour by categorically and blatantly lying, denying culpable actions, and making you distrust your own perceptions, memory, or reality. The sufferer has no option but to question his …