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#Poetry. I am not a superwoman, says this poet - just an ordinary woman making the best of life and doing it with pride in my achievements.
#Poetry. I am not a superwoman, says this poet – just an ordinary woman making the best of life and doing it with pride in my achievements.
I kept wondering when I could hope to see My work-life balance shifting positively Twenty-four hours in a day were not enough To do everything, to deal with all the stuff That kept piling up day after day I never seemed to complete my plans anyway While doing one task physically, my mind would wander Into the realm of my “to-do list”, it was no wonder That I felt stressed out, inadequate, inefficient Neither my skills nor my coping strategies seemed sufficient I had this image of a superwoman imprinted on my brain Based on media portrayal – I tried to be that woman, in vain Little did I realize how I was my own worst enemy Until an accident made me in a new light see How my life had become an agglomeration Of incomplete tasks, unfulfilled desires and frustration
While the details of the accident would make a capital tale I want to leave that for another day, the incident itself pales In comparison to the lesson it taught me- About managing burnout pre-emptively I have had to learn how to let go of certain chores And prioritize others, so I can do more Of what actually matters- and more importantly I need to focus on the task at hand, not instinctively Let myself think about the million other things to do It has not been easy, that much is true But I have managed to find some equipoise Between work and home, I have made a choice To separate the two, and not feel guilty anymore I do not bring work home and vice-versa, for that I have scored A few points on the satisfaction scale, I would say I also make a shorter “to-do list” every day So at the end of the day accomplished I can feel And give heartfelt thanks to the Almighty at every meal My house will never be squeaky clean I know But at least the laundry basket does not overflow I do not cook three-course meals, yet my family Appreciates the fresh food placed on the table by me I do not go for work dinners, lose out on the networking aspect Yet I am more efficient during the day, which I suspect Is due to not wining and dining extravagantly Which used to leave me sluggish and tired previously..
These are small changes that have helped me Reclaim control over my life tremendously I am no superwoman, I shall humbly state Yet I am proud of handling everything on my plate!
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I am a woman, a physician, a mother and an aspiring writer rolled into one. I write about various aspects of my life, and my preferred form of writing is poetry (or rhyming verses). read more...
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People say that women are the greatest enemies of women. I vehemently disagree. It is the patriarchal mindset that makes women believe in the wrong ideology.
The entire world celebrates International Women’s Day on March 8, 2024. It should be a joyful day, but unfortunately, not all women are entitled to this privilege, as violence against women is at its peak. The experience of oppression pushes many women to choose freedom. As far as patriotism is concerned, feminism is not a cup of tea in this society.
What happens when a woman decides to stand up for herself? Does this world easily accept the decisions of women in this society? What inspires them to be free of the clutches of the oppression that women have faced for ages? Most of the time, women do not get the chance to decide for themselves. Their lives are always at the mercy of someone, which can be their parents, siblings, husband, or children.
In some cases, women do not feel the need to make any decisions. They are taught to obey the patriarchal system, which makes them believe that they are right. In my family, I was never taught to make decisions on my own. It was always my parents who bought dresses and all that I needed.
14 years after her last feature film Dhobi Ghat, storyteller extraordinaire comes up with her new film, Laapataa Ladies, a must watch.
*Some spoilers alert*
Every religion around the world dictates terms to women. The onus is always on women to be ‘modest’ and cover their faces and bodies so men can’t be “tempted”, rather than on men to keep their eyes where they belong and behave like civilized beings. So much so that even rape has been excused on the grounds of women eating chowmein or ‘men will be men’. I think the best Hindi movie retort to this unwanted advice on ‘akeli ladki khuli tijori ki tarah hoti hai’ (an alone woman is like an open jewellery box) came from Geet in Jab We Met – Kya aap gyan dene ke paise lete hain kyonki chillar nahin hain mere paas.
The premise of Laapataa Ladies is beautifully simple – two brides clad in the ghunghat that covers their identity get mixed up on a train. Within this Russian Doll, you get a comedy of errors, a story of getting lost, a commentary on patriarchy’s attitude towards women, a mystery, and a tale of finding oneself, all in one. Done with a mostly light touch that has you laughing and nodding along.
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