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The Smile

Splashing some cold water on my face, I energise myself at 5 am. I greet my colleagues at 7 am and bid goodbye to them by 6 pm. “It could be overwhelming” my manager said when I took additional tasks and “isn’t it overburning?” Someone asked and all that I had was a smile. No […]

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The Smile

Splashing some cold water on my face, I energise myself at 5 am. I greet my colleagues at 7 am and bid goodbye to them by 6 pm. “It could be overwhelming” my manager said when I took additional tasks and “isn’t it overburning?” Someone asked and all that I had was a smile. No

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The tonsure

A bright and sunny day when all the family members gathered. I was quite anxious since a few days. “He is too adamant these days. He forces himself to retract behind and hits hard when he’s unhappy or angry. Would he do that too stubbornly while they tonsure his head? Would he cry too much

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The tonsure

A bright and sunny day when all the family members gathered. I was quite anxious since a few days. “He is too adamant these days. He forces himself to retract behind and hits hard when he’s unhappy or angry. Would he do that too stubbornly while they tonsure his head? Would he cry too much

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Accept yourself

“Hello Subha, your blogs are positive and helpful. However I see that you probably look at the bright side as you have just seen good things in life. Maybe depression and anxiety is something you never came across” started the email. The lady had poured out all emotions to explain what she is currently undergoing.

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Accept yourself

“Hello Subha, your blogs are positive and helpful. However I see that you probably look at the bright side as you have just seen good things in life. Maybe depression and anxiety is something you never came across” started the email. The lady had poured out all emotions to explain what she is currently undergoing.

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The Mirage

Bangalore to Kumbakonam – About 7 hours drive. The mountains, the palm trees, the bushes – everything looked green and cool. As I dropped the window, I could feel the reality – the scorching sun was opening his mouth wide to send the gush of hot air. Kids were playing and I was looking around

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The Mirage

Bangalore to Kumbakonam – About 7 hours drive. The mountains, the palm trees, the bushes – everything looked green and cool. As I dropped the window, I could feel the reality – the scorching sun was opening his mouth wide to send the gush of hot air. Kids were playing and I was looking around

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At 33 I learn

“Tomorrow is Amma’s birthday. Amma would you go to office? Will we go for dinner? Appa, what did you buy for amma” my daughter was over excited and I smiled. Promising to spend the evening together tomorrow, I sent her to bed. My little toddler was excitedly playing and throwing his toys. Pending kitchen chores

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Learning to walk

Something was bothering me since a week. Questions of career, aspirations, expectations, and reality! My job role took a deviation in a different direction than it was intended to be. I wasn’t happy about it but continued as usual. “Emotions shouldn’t affect work” and I strongly believe this. I continued my project work and my

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