Sympathy Vs. Empathy, Tipping Towards Sympathy!

The author reflects on the complexity of empathy versus sympathy in caregiving, particularly in relation to schizophrenia. They argue that sympathy maintains emotional boundaries, offering stability and preventing caregiver burnout. The piece emphasises a preference for sympathy over empathy, suggesting that the former can better support both caregiver and patient without emotional entanglement.

Writing Regularly A Learned Skill

The author reflects on their writing journey, emphasising the importance of consistent practice and creative fulfilment. Influenced by quotes from The Mother, they discuss their daily writing routine and the transition from SEO content writing to a more satisfying personal blogging approach. The author outlines a structured content strategy, highlighting the value of defining content pillars, setting schedules, maintaining a writing ritual, and engaging with the community. They stress that a pre-planned structure enhances writing effectiveness.

Art Adventure Trip to Puducherry

Reaching 50 is seen as a milestone, but the true turning point is at 61, according to Indian beliefs. The journey to Puducherry included stops in Mamallapuram for art appreciation, pottery lessons, and reflections on spirituality. This trip enriched emotional connections and provided a deeper understanding of culture, art, and personal growth.

Romantic Movement Influenced Poets Around the World

The Romantic Movement, spanning from the late 18th to mid-19th century, celebrated emotion, nature, and individualism. Key poets like Wordsworth and Keats exemplified this through vivid imagery and exploration of beauty and mortality. The movement influenced global literature, addressing themes of childhood innocence, social critique, and the sublime experience of nature.

Journal Entry: Death Anniversary

The writer reminisces her joint family gatherings for Death Anniversary celebrations. She reflect on the significance of the rituals, the roles they played, and the sense of family unity it brought. Despite the somber occasion, it was a celebration of life and kinship, creating lasting memories and connections.

Brewing A Cup of Poetic Tea

The writer discusses her love for poetry, her experience as an aspiring poet, and her ongoing fascination with the world poetry. She expresses her emotional connection to poetry, despite pursuing a career in prose. She also shares a personal version of the poem "A Cup of Tea" and her desire to explore poetry from various cultures.

I’m Ok, You’re Ok and We’re all Ok!

The blog explores a variety of spiritual and self-help books over four decades of my reading. I find them to be important sources of emotional strength and inner growth. Books such as the Gita, T.S. Lobsang Rampa's "Living with the Lama", and Sadhguru's works, among others, have deeply influenced my ideological viewpoints and personal development. Despite the fluctuating nature of spirituality, I still continue to search for peace and ultimate truth, engaging in regular debate and self-reflection inspired by my readings.

Chained Monkey and the Madari | Spiritual Expostulation

During my probation period as a SEO Content Writer, in my overzealous attitude of returning to work front after a long break due to health inspired my early start to my working day. One chance encounter had left me in a state of being inspired for a week!