LIVE in someone’s SHADOW . . . OR be someone’s REFLECTION.

Living in someone’s shadow implies being dominated by another person’s achievements, personality, or presence. There is a sense of inconspicuousness or undervalue because someone else is seen as more prominent or influential. This might nurture a feeling of jealousy, meagerness, or a wish to step out and be recognised for one’s own sanity and uniqueness. …

chained in love, possessiveness

DETACHMENT and ATTACHMENTS. . . When and how?…..

  The word ‘detachment’ may be explained in various ways. It is a vast subject with multiple perceptions. I am talking about Detachment – Aloofness . . . indifference to worldly concerns . . . Freedom from bias or prejudice. Detachment – an Emotional Catharsis . . .Getting rid of annoyance, expectations, emotional obligations and …

shift of emotions

EMOTIONAL MATURITY – When and How do we achieve it?

Emotional Maturity is a personal feeling or perception: no one can tell or comprehend the other person’s maturity or level of understanding. It is a mental status achieved without any age bar. A fifty-year-old man may behave most childishly, while a sixteen-year-old lad may exhibit a different level of Emotional Maturity. Emotional Maturity liberates us …

SPACE — More significant than the Galaxies — Space between RELATIONSHIPS

  We all know about the Big Bang Theory. I often wonder: what if there were no space between the orbiting heavenly bodies? They would collide and pulverise each other, causing demolition and splintering into smithereens. The Creator, I am sure, had plans for providing infinite space for the sustenance of the endless universe. Thus, …

ECOSYSTEM OF RELATIONSHIPS –The key to Endurance

An Ecosystem is a community of living organisms in conjunction with the non-living components of their environment, interacting as a system. These Biotic and Abiotic components are linked through nutrient cycles and energy flows, a community of living organisms that live and interact in a specific milieu. The ecosystem of relationships is a dynamic, interrelated network …

‘DEPENDENCE’ ON SOMEONE — Is it correct?

Dependence is a psychological or emotional reliance on others for support, authentication, or accomplishments. Dependence takes a dark turn when it breeds feelings of inadequacy or apprehension in the absence of others. This often rears its head in romantic, marital, or social alliances. Unhealthy dependence leads to co-dependency, a dangerous game of sacrificing one’s needs to …

how to evaluate and nurture your relationships

Evaluating relationships. Why & How to nurture relationships?

  Come the month of March and there is an ongoing hustle and bustle to evaluate the accounts, the ledgers, the money manipulation, and the financial transactions that are taking place. We plan for the coming years while taking lessons from previous years. How about evaluating RELATIONSHIPS at some stage? It is mandatory to evaluate …