Why Positivity Can Trigger Discomfort in Others: A Spiritual and Psychological Reflection

Positivity is often seen as a strength, yet not everyone responds well to highly energetic or optimistic people. In fact, a consistently positive person can sometimes trigger discomfort, judgment, or even dislike in others. This reaction is not about positivity itself, but about what it reflects within the observer.When someone is feeling emotionally drained, insecure,Continue reading “Why Positivity Can Trigger Discomfort in Others: A Spiritual and Psychological Reflection”

Compassion Is Not an Action, It Is an Attitude

“Once you encourage the thought of compassion in your mind, once that thought becomes active, then your attitude towards others changes automatically. If you approach others with the thought of compassion, that will automatically reduce fear and allow an openness with other people. It creates a positive, friendly atmosphere. But without the attitude of compassion,Continue reading “Compassion Is Not an Action, It Is an Attitude”

Grief changed me, and that was never meant to be understood

After Watching My Mother Leave,  Life No Longer Looked the Same My mother did not have a long illness. There was no warning, no preparation, no slow goodbye. She had a viral infection. She was vomiting.We admitted her to the hospital believing she would return home. She didn’t. I was with her in the hospitalContinue reading “Grief changed me, and that was never meant to be understood”

Security Speaks Softly, Insecurity Speaks Loudly: A Psychological Reflection

A secure and emotionally intelligent person does not need to step on others to stand tall. Their sense of self is not built on comparison, control, or superiority. Instead, it rests on inner stability, self-awareness, and emotional regulation. Because of this, they communicate without shaming, correct without humiliating, and disagree without attacking. From a psychologicalContinue reading “Security Speaks Softly, Insecurity Speaks Loudly: A Psychological Reflection”

The Loneliness of Loving Selflessly

Unconditional love is not loud.It does not argue.It does not demand explanations. Sometimes, loving someone unconditionally means giving them exactly what they ask for even when what they ask for is the most painful thing you could offer. They ask for distance.For silence.For an ending they never explain. And you give it. Not because youContinue reading “The Loneliness of Loving Selflessly”

A Letter to Myself – Reclaiming My Agency

I see the pain you carried when you were left waiting, waiting for love, waiting for touch, waiting for your husband to notice and choose you. I know how heavy it felt to be met with rejection, to feel invisible in the very place where you longed to be seen the most. But today, IContinue reading “A Letter to Myself – Reclaiming My Agency”

The Magic is in How You See

So often, we believe that magic is something rare, hidden in extraordinary experiences, once-in-a-lifetime encounters, or flawless relationships. Yet the truth is, magic is never really missing. It lives quietly in the ordinary, waiting for us to notice it. The key lies not in chasing it but in how we choose to look at lifeContinue reading “The Magic is in How You See”

The myth of sacrifice in relationships

Somewhere along the line, I, too, believed that sacrifice was the mark of true commitment in relationships. I thought love meant putting my needs aside, letting go of parts of myself, and carrying the weight in silence just to keep the bond intact. For a while, I convinced myself this was strength, loyalty, and evenContinue reading “The myth of sacrifice in relationships”

Every Breath a New Beginning: Vipassana in My Life

Finding peace, clarity, and resilience through awareness “Peace is not found by escaping life, but by meeting it with awareness.” There are moments in life when challenges arrive like unexpected storms, testing our patience, shaking our stability, and leaving us searching for ground to stand on. For me, Vipassana became that ground. Over the years,Continue reading “Every Breath a New Beginning: Vipassana in My Life”

Courage, Strength, and Self-Compassion: A Message from My Future Self

Not long ago, I caught a glimpse of my future self. She appeared radiant, surrounded by luminous hues of green, purple, white, and blue—each colour carrying a message that reached deep into my soul. The words that came forward were simple yet powerful: courage, strength, and self-compassion. The green aura reminded me of the heart’sContinue reading “Courage, Strength, and Self-Compassion: A Message from My Future Self”