Recently, I attended a social gathering where a lot of women came together. And you know what struck me? More than 90% of the conversation was about our children. It was a bit daunting to realize how much the role of being a mother dominates and takes over a woman’s personality, goals, thoughts, and, in…… Continue reading The Art of Letting Go: When Parents Need to Wean Themselves
Tag: Emotions
Navigating the Emotional Waves: Understanding Kubler-Ross Stages of Grief
Today, a friend who is going through a tough time shared, “I am grieving. I cry now and then, and I go through various emotions. How do I know what I am going through is OK and normal?” It’s a heartfelt question many might resonate with, especially when faced with loss or significant life changes.…… Continue reading Navigating the Emotional Waves: Understanding Kubler-Ross Stages of Grief
Ringing Compassion: Handling Unknown Calls
In today’s busy world, getting a call from an unknown number can be a real annoyance. But often, we can’t just ignore these calls because family might be out, or it’s college admission time, or a distant relative could be inviting us to a wedding. So, I pick up, and it turns out to be…… Continue reading Ringing Compassion: Handling Unknown Calls
Understanding Anger Transference: Insights from Richard Sargent
“Anger Transference” by Richard Sargent (1954) Have you ever found yourself inexplicably angry at someone, only to later realize that your anger wasn’t really about them? This intriguing phenomenon is known as “anger transference,” a concept explored in depth by Richard Sargent in his 1954 work. What is Anger Transference? In simple terms, anger transference…… Continue reading Understanding Anger Transference: Insights from Richard Sargent
Understanding Forgiveness: The Enright Process Model
“Forgiveness is not an occasional act; it is a constant attitude.” – Martin Luther King Jr. Forgiveness is a powerful and often misunderstood concept. It involves letting go of anger, resentment, and the desire for revenge against someone who has caused harm. Forgiveness does not mean forgetting or excusing the wrong done, but it is…… Continue reading Understanding Forgiveness: The Enright Process Model
Kuchisabishii – The Quest for Instant Gratification
Today my EQ BOOST post in the Raising Readers library group was about Instant Gratification – and coincidence has it, I also came across the Japanese term Kuchisabishii (lonely mouth) in a novel I was reading. When I read up on the term further, I realised how closely these two terms are related. This inspired…… Continue reading Kuchisabishii – The Quest for Instant Gratification
BreakTheBias-Women’s Day 2022
#BreakTheBias – Theme of Women’s Day 2022 Happy Women’s Day 2022 #BreakTheBias And ..it has to start from our homes .. In our upbringing.. In our parenting.. In our casual conversations.. In our decision making… In our relationships.. In our marriage … It was all the more evident from the number of job quits by…… Continue reading BreakTheBias-Women’s Day 2022
Heart of Roses
I took this photo, today morning , of these white roses…For me, they represent..peace, poise, purity and definitely perseverance.😀.as for some reason..I find growing healthy roses always challenging 🙄 But, I found it a beautiful coincidence, when I realised later that, today is the World Heart Day.❤️What better way to honour the heart than with…… Continue reading Heart of Roses
Books_ ELLA DIARIES
Raising Readers library introduced a new series this month_ ELLA DIARIES, an enjoyable book series for middle school girls aged 8 to 13 yrs . Kids who love doodling will find this really appealing. The books address various emotions the girls go through at school and home in a light-hearted and entertaining way.
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