Anecdotes and Realizations

 Self-talk. Self-dabba as it is called using negative connotations.  What you think of yourself is more important that anything else. Every action, every project, every hour you spend is done to achieve a sense of contentment with yourself and who you are.  Kuch to log kahenge- Take Science Stream beta, but enjoy your job,  wear makeup when you go outside, don't overdo it,  don't waste so much time with friends, go outside also,  lose some weight, gain some weight, dress up a little, don't wear revealing clothes,etc. It's a never ending , contradictory, infuriating, depressing list of prerequisites for being a satisfactory person. It could be your loving parents, your toxic friends, your toxic parents or your loving friends, but no one's approval should be the determining factor for your happiness.  Felt super content with myself 3 years ago after polishing a full waffle                     ...

Have you ever met a person that looks like a horse wearing blinders? I don't mean their facial features, but how they interact with people. Not exactly the typical 'my way or the high way' personality but more of a 'there's a way other than mine??'.  This equine personality is unwilling or I imagine at one level incapable of the metaphorical putting on of another's shoes. As if this mahan vyakti has descended from the Grimm brother's Cinderella.  A pro at playing the victim, a connoisseur in antagonizing people and the master of ugly looks and cryptic words. They are the easiest to tick off, just walk in, ask them a simple question, and they take that personally .  How does one tackle this? From a person who has dealt with such intriguing personalities on several occassions, it is important to remember and accept the truth as you know it. The narrative created by them need not become what happened. And secondly, know that it is not about you at all. Some...

 Mental health is important. Its not something that makes you 'weak' or something that means you're a 'wimp'. It means you're human.  All of us have people in our lives, and people inevitably lead to problems. Your problem with them, or theirs with you.  And sometimes people do stupid stuff. And it hurts. And that's alright. That single statement is a major breakthrough. It's okay to feel your feelings. It does suck. It does make you want to just quit. It does make you want to just curl up and disappear. And you have every right to do whatever you need to work on yourself.  Mental health is health too. It deserves attention and love and care. Surround yourself with the people you know won't judge you. And if they might, tell them to just shut up and listen for a second or just sit there.  Everyone has off days. Its just about what you do when you do.  Blisters are beautiful For the longest time, I used to tell myself not to cry. That crying was weak....