Pondering on continuing pandemic induced effect, Job losses affecting women the worst, makes me reflect, Pressures of juggling home and work are not hard to detect, High time we recognize these imbalances and help deflect. As a society, we cannot be oblivious to this grave reality, Women’s short and long term wellbeing is not a … Continue reading Women and Work
Category: mental health
Thoughts
Choice of our thoughts, Determines a lot. Thoughts may emerge from an unknown spot, But how we direct them, is in our pot. I can choose to be thankful, Or I can be resentful. We get opportunities to feel both, To like and love or dislike and loathe. Circumstances for sure determine our moods, But … Continue reading Thoughts
In Between
From the texts that teach, To the men that preach, Faith lies in between. From fervent declarations of love, To blood thirsty hate, Control like a trapeze artist balances in between. From zenith of joy and happiness, To depths of despair and sadness, Equanimity satisfies in between. From playful, carefree childhood, To pensive, responsibilities filled … Continue reading In Between
Citizens of our Minds
Beyond towns, cities and nations, We are all citizens of our minds. Here we live, imagine, speculate & interpret, Words, gestures, actions and reactions. We visit our mind’s rooms often, For the what’s, why’s, when’s and how’s of our lives. Positive thoughts are fleeting, but negative ones flow easier. Do you wonder why? An unkind … Continue reading Citizens of our Minds
Half Full
From foreboding and fear, To rehashing events of gone by year(s), Like all else, it starts with the thoughts, And then to actions and habit is brought. Are struggles of human evolution to blame for our fear and pessimism? Why should a natural state of satiation be a difficult proposition? Focussing on the empty half … Continue reading Half Full
Knock a door, Ring a Bell!
Knock a door, ring a bell, open your shell. Life’s sojourn is easier when you share, find and seek souls that care. Beyond frivolities and niceties, share concerns, not trivialities. No life is untouched by tragedies, sharing concerns help relieve maladies. Time with friends can be a therapy, perspectives help us gain empathy. Path of … Continue reading Knock a door, Ring a Bell!





