What actions should HR and business leaders take to curb mental harassment at work? Share your thoughts.
A homemaker's journey to self realisation, when she rose up against all things that tried to chain her, finding that which freed her.
A homemaker’s journey to self realisation, when she rose up against all things that tried to chain her, finding that which freed her.
My life revolved around those I loved, Running and sacrificing for their smiles, I had let go my own destination, In search of home, I travelled miles.
On the way I had lost my own identity, I was someone’s daughter, sister or just wife, In search of that perfect mythical home, I burdened myself with rigors and strife.
Blinded by the societal expectations, I carved for self a path of hurt and pain, I faltered and tripped into obscurity, Lost myself for nothing worth to gain.
Sleepwalking through that darkness I fell, Deep into a cavern of solitude, I was slipping into a coma I felt, But it was an awakening I finally construed.
There was no home where I was going, The world I envisioned was just a mirage, My life revolved around those I loved, That love was nothing but a fraud.
Hence began a process of self discovery, I dug out my own existence from the grave of expectations, I smelled the air and felt the dew beneath my feet again, Rejuvenated I connected with the joys of self realization.
I could see with eyes closed and touch the unseen, A power I felt surging inside me, I was liberated and elevated above this world, Now I owned and wrote my own destiny.
I realised I was complete in myself, Validations and approvals were not my need, The bonds I cherished were now shackles broken, My soul, my existence was finally freed, That world I sought after was within me always, I was my own universe indeed.
The sun, the moon and all the stars in sky, All the constellations and galaxies galore, They are all contained within my self, I am not just the universe, I am universe’s core.
Image source: shutterstock
Header image: a still from Manmarziyaan
read more...
Women's Web is an open platform that publishes a diversity of views, individual posts do not necessarily represent the platform's views and opinions at all times.
Stay updated with our Weekly Newsletter or Daily Summary - or both!
I wanted to scream with excitement that my daughter chose to write about her ambition and aspirations over everything else first. To me, this was one of those parenting 'win' moments.
My daughter turned eight years old in January, and among the various gifts she received from friends and family was an absolutely beautiful personal journal for self-growth. A few days ago, she was exploring the pages when she found a section for writing a letter to her future self. She found this intriguing and began jotting down her thoughts animatedly.
My curiosity piqued and she could sense it immediately. She assured me that she would show me the letter soon, and lo behold, she kept her word.
I glanced at her words, expecting to see a mention of her parents in the first sentence. But, to my utter delight, the first thing she had written about was her AMBITION. Yes, the caps here are intentional because I want to scream with excitement that my daughter chose to write about her ambition and aspirations over everything else first. To me, this was one of those parenting ‘win’ moments.
Are you an environmentalist looking for women-owned sustainable products to support? Here are 5 sustainability business led by Indian women!
5 Sustainability Business In India Run By Women!
Are you an environmentalist looking for women-owned sustainable products to support?
Do you wish to show your support for the women killing it in the world of business, but also don’t want to shop for non-sustainable products? We have the solution for you- women-owned sustainable businesses.
Please enter your email address