GIVING A SECOND CHANCE – to life or relationships – shouldn’t we?

     Embracing a second chance in life or relationships is not just a mere opportunity but a transformative journey. It’s a path filled with the potential for growth and new experiences. Life’s unexpected twists and turns and the obstacles we face are lessons that strengthen us and make us wiser and more compassionate. A …

SEGREGATE THE ‘SIGNAL’ FROM THE DISTRESSING ‘NOISE’ — Kindle your intellect. 

  The human mind is webbed with all kinds of noise and disturbances. They affect the psyche and emotions resulting in distress and mental agony. The challenge is to survive the noise and extract the correct signal or melody that soothes the mental acumen and heart rhythm. Aren’t some relationships noisy and irritating to our …

A ‘PICTURE-PERFECT’ LIFE — DO WE HAVE IT? OR, WE CREATE IT?

‘Picture-perfect’ describes something or someone that looks flawless, like an ideal image or scene. It suggests that the subject is visually appealing and without any noticeable flaws. Is there something in this world that completely lacks any defects or flaws? Are any person, place, situation, relationship, Flora and Fauna, and even God Himself Picture-Perfect? Is …

HEALING — Does it end with the fading of Wounds?

  Healing does not end with the fading of physical or emotional wounds. The evident signs of recovery, like a closed wound or reduced pain, suggest that healing is complete. But that’s not true—true healing often involves more thoughtful, holistic processes. Healing requires time, patience, and faith. The more profound the scar, the deeper the …

USING RELATIONSHIPS – ARE THEY A COMMODITY? – Use and Throw! 

Do we use relationships to fulfill our needs? Do we throw them in the bucket as a used commodity? — USE AND THROW!  Are we opportunists? Unfortunately, most people are. One day we find garbage of relationships around us that putrefy and stink. “Sir, this is the perfect pen for you”, the medical representative said …

EMOTIONAL SADISM – Do we impose in relationships?

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 …

AT THE MERCY OF SOMEONE – TO BE CALLED ‘YOUNG’ OR ‘OLD’.

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 …

OPEN RELATIONSHIP – A BOON OR A CURSE?

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 …

IS IT ‘GOOD’ TO BE NORMAL ? or ‘BETTER’ TO BE ABNORMAL?  

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. …