Because we all need somebody to lay (the blame on)… Dear folks around the world, While this year may have thrown a vicious pandemic at us, there is nothing we can gain by putting the blame on it. Except maybe some satiation for the ego. I sat down to write…

Just kidding, the whole concept of good and bad is relative. So, what’s the point? The point is to tread the grey zone and find ways to build a better life in tough circumstances. It is not about turning every moment into a joyous occasion (although we can), it is…

An honest account of an honest plea. Going through a period of psychological turmoil can be taxing on anyone, and having to deal with a mental health issue in the first person is no joke. If you are seeking help, attending therapy, taking medication, or planning to, this letter is…

One of the reasons why affirmations work. Have you ever felt like buying something you don’t really need just because every day you drive by the billboard having an advertisement for it? Have you ever felt yourself beginning to like a person just because your friends have been repeatedly telling…

Faith. La Foi. Aastha. La Fe. No matter the language, no matter the nationality, no matter the person — faith is faith. It is one of the most easily recognized yet easily misunderstood concepts of the world we live in. It has been so for as long as it has…

Dogs are man’s best friends, right? Read along to find out why they may be the very embodiment of the kind of positivity (err… pawsitivity) we all need. But first, a little stage setting. (Warning: crazy whiney content involved.) A couple of weeks ago, I had the good fortune of…

Dear parents all over the world, Whether you’re planning to start a family or have grown children and grandchildren, I write this letter to you all as a child and as a therapist… As you read what I have to say to you, please be assured that this is not…

Amid the monotony of everyday routines and chores, I found myself staring out the window of my room one fine morning. It had rained the whole night before and it was raining still. As I continued to look out into the park in front of my home, I noticed the…

As a therapist, I meet all sorts of people. Some need a slight nudge to open up about the issues they’re facing, some have so much to share that they don’t know when to stop. With the former, the first breakthrough is achieved when they’ve finally expressed their hidden emotions…