The author reflects on the themes of identity and self-perception while watching the Korean drama "Kill Me, Heal Me." They explore how individuals embody multiple roles and emotions in daily life, drawing parallels to psychological theories and Bharatanatyam dance. Ultimately, they suggest that healing involves embracing all aspects of oneself rather than conforming to a single identity.
Tag: mental-health
Relearning Movement: A Long Conversation Between My Hand and Me
A story of resilience, physiotherapy, and the gentle art of returning to everyday life through patience, perseverance, humour, and the support of others.
The Magic of Mango Season: A Child-Adult’s Fantasy
Summer apps sell golden-hued and lush mangoes which are CGI improved. They are not like Mangoes from my childhood. I remember. Kailash's divine fruit. Srivatsam's sticky wars. A kotai sucked clean, believing it to be the crowning glory of summer. Teacher Periamma spoons. Banganepalli with decorum. Now, just memory — sweet, aching, ripe. This is not a recipe. It's a return.
What Stays: On Learning That Does Not Leave
The author reflects on the nature of learning, emphasising that it silently integrates into our being, influencing our perceptions. She shares personal anecdotes that highlight how experiences, emotions, and social contexts shape her understanding. The challenge of unlearning is explored, suggesting that deeper insights can emerge when we reevaluate what we hold as certain.
Between Patience and Pace: Finding My Way of Working
The author reflects on life lessons learned through observing their parents, emphasising the dual teachings of adaptability from their mother and patience from their father. They discover the importance of breaking tasks into manageable steps, understanding the rhythm of work, and nurturing sustained habits. Overall, growth is achieved through persistence and alignment with one's passions.
Heart on My Sleeve: A Kinda Existence
The content reflects on personal experiences of emotional openness, the necessity of boundaries, and the journey of self-discovery. Despite the challenges that come with vulnerability, the author emphasises the importance of internal clarity and balance in health, wealth, and mental well-being. They advocate for minimalism and continuous self-exploration through writing and questioning.
Three Doctors, Three Ways of Seeing: A Journey Through Care, Space, and Inner Alignment
The narrative recounts a person's experience following a fall, exploring consultations with three doctors. Each visit provides different insights and emotional support, emphasising the importance of the medical environment and personal connection. Ultimately, the journey reflects a deeper understanding of self, care, and the significance of compassionate presence in healing.
A Fall and the Unlearning of Self-Reliance
A quiet fall became more than a physical injury. In the stillness that followed, I found myself confronting dependence, memory, and the subtle ways we learn to manage alone. This is not just about a fracture, but about care, presence, and the slow unlearning of what I once believed strength meant.
The Possession Speaks | A Soliloquy
In a powerful monologue, a woman reflects on her life as a possession, defined by roles imposed by others. She recounts the cycle of silencing and erasure in her existence, ultimately reclaiming her identity as more than just a name or belonging. She discovers her inherent strength and the truth of her being.
Between Unhinged, Yet not an Insane Self
The author expresses a sense of creative stagnation after completing an article, feeling overwhelmed and uninspired. She reflects on her struggles with self-motivation and the need for introspection, equating her writing process to a mental reboot. Despite challenges, she cherishes personal writing, admitting to doubts about her work's quality and the complexities of being a writer.
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