We all need a little sunlight inside our house (inner self). But when we dismantle our walls entirely just to chase outside light, we lose our shelter. managing external validation isn't about living in darkness - it's about remembering that without boundaries, as home simply becomes an open field. When a child chooses a dress for herself, puts it on, and looks into the mirror, she sees her best version. To her, she looks amazing—completely irrespective of anyone else's opi

Did you spot the heart holding the sun? A reminder that the most authentic alignment isn't manufactured by a trend, it's a natural design that's been there all along and we just need another perspective. Don’t Fall In Love With Yourself At First Sight. Here's why. Will you fall in love with someone simply by looking at their resume and meeting them a couple of times? I assume the answer is no. You would want a few dates, long conversations, and a genuine glimpse into their st

Disclaimer: The following is a work of clinical fiction. While inspired by the profound emotional truths of therapeutic encounters, the characters and setting have been fictionalized to illustrate how an internal "anchor" can transform the end-of-life experience. Priya received a call from a small hospital where a patient named Anil, who had battled a terminal illness for years, was finally taken off life support with his family’s consent. He had a day, or perhaps only a few

Ahh! The ‘perks’ of feminism. Ooh! The ‘satisfaction’ of equality. Yay! The power of being a woman. Think of it and it sounds like a Disney fairy tale with an alleged ‘twist’—the damsel saves the hero, but the ‘hero’ is still called a ‘hero.’ Why so? Think harder, and it sounds like yet another shrewd move by who – Us? Men? Society? People in power? To me, it appears as disguised gaslighting, where the ‘victims’ (A.K.A. ‘survivors’) are made to believe that they are now livin

It is often suggested that we must stay away from anyone toxic to our physical and mental well-being. We are told to "cut cords" and disconnect for the sake of our peace. But what if the toxic person in your life is you? How do you walk away from yourself? We spend so much time blocking and muting digital trolls to protect our peace. We curate our feeds and silence the critics to maintain our sanity. But what happens when the most relentless troll—the one with the loudest, mo

"The quality of mercy is not strained; It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven Upon the place beneath. It is twice blest; It blesseth him that gives and him that takes..." – William Shakespeare, The Merchant of Venice We often think of mercy as something we grant others—a manifestation of forgiveness and reconciliation. But as Shakespeare suggests, it is "twice blest," affecting both the giver and the receiver. Yet, while we find it within ourselves to show mercy to those

This diagnostic method can be conducted without hypnosis, making it a safe and accessible starting point for anyone, regardless of their familiarity with hypnotic states.

We recently moved to a new society and hardly knew a soul. My two sons (aged 12 and 6) were in that awkward transition phase—adjusting, exploring, but without an established friend circle, triangle, or even a trapezium. By Saturday night, board games had officially become bored-games. Chores were finished by noon; homework was a distant memory. The onus of entertainment kept landing squarely on my shoulders. So, I decided to open a "Sesame" of my own. I planned a topic-less c

The unit tests are over, but a new test has arrived for us as parents. We are currently scrambling for ideas to keep our kids busy, off their screens, and out of trouble. Trying to maintain the sanctity of the home without losing our own sanity is a struggle every urban parent knows well. As we plan the weeks ahead, let’s look at the "Subconscious Blueprint" we are creating for our children this summer. The Subconscious Blueprint: Engineer-Style vs. Shepherd-Style Parenting I

I only wanted two things in life -- a hot bikini body and a plate full of fish curry and white rice with potato wedges on the sides. I understand these two don't always go together. But is a fantasy really a fantasy if it’s not a little bit impossible? Interestingly, I am living my fantasy now. I finally got my "bikini body." Yayy!! The realization didn't come when I was a specific size, it came on a Sunday morning. It was my designated day for a weight check-in with my dieti

Due to different root cause, our behaviour depends on varying degree of confidence we have. It’s our confidence level that affects our thinking and manifests into our behaviour both in personal and professional lives. Decision making, procrastination, health issues, relationship strains, even setting personal boundaries becomes difficult if we are not confident. Few common root causes are emotional trauma, physical trauma, level of self-respect, conflict, miscommunication, co

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Sharing this on social media/Internet was not easy. However, it will be worth if this can help anyone. Being a therapist and sharing this might not be a good image-building idea, but that is alright since primary motive is to help and stand with all who face similar issues. I grew up with some degree of inferiority complex. Right from childhood to adulthood, I was called dark, thin, fat, short, ugly, rude, not homely enough etc. While initially others used to tell me that I w

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Misunderstood, underestimated, and wrongfully projected—"Ego" is perhaps the most misconstrued word in the modern urban dictionary. It often triggers defensive reactions even among the well-informed, cast as the villain when it is, in fact, the hero of our psychological balance. Commonly, we hear: "I don’t like people with ego." "Why is your ego so important?" "Your ego will only hurt you and those near you." As a Clinical Hypnotherapist, I see the reality differently. I c