Tag: mental health

All of Us Strangers

The idea of six degrees of separation is enchanting. This thought suggests any two people in the world are connected through just six acquaintances. It suggests that the world may feel vast. Still, we’re only a few handshakes away from one another. Yet, within this comforting notion lies a quiet question: what about the people…

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A Table for One

My heart is yellow,The thoughts are deep,A table for one,Is all I need. The world spins fast,It voices loud,But here I sit,Away from the crowd. No masks to wear,No roles to play,Just me, myself,At the end of the day. This quiet moment,So rare, so true,A space to breathe,The life renew. It’s not escape,It’s a loving…

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Embracing Bad Luck: The Art of Pivoting

I once caught a line from a movie that really stuck with me: “It’s one of the benefits of bad luck. It teaches you to pivot.” There’s definitely some truth there. Life can throw us off track, and sometimes it feels like it does so over and over again. As a middle-aged Indian gay man,…

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मुस्कान

सुनो, मुझे हँसना सिखा दो।कैसी होती है मुस्कान, बस वो बता दो। बचपन में खिलखिलाते, कुछ आवाज़ें गुम गईं,जवानी के ठहाके, लोगों के कानों में चुभ गईं। किसी बात पे खुश हुए और काम बिगड़ गया,तो डर से उनपे भी खुश होना छोड़ दिया। अब तस्वीरें खिचवाना अजीब लगता है,खुद का चेहरा भी अजनबी सा…

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Frozen Gaze

I may look cold as ice,When I see in them nothing nice.With a gaze that could freeze,And a heart that’s hard to please. You may find me rude,But on good days, I’m the next-door dude.A familiar face with hidden grace,Waiting for a smile to light up this space. Behind the frost, there’s warmth untold,A story…

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Shackled Closet

Hey there, the lovely person reading this, I really need to get something off my chest today. It’s a big deal for me, as I have my own biases, and I think a lot of people in the LGBTQ+ community can relate. I’ve been doing some serious thinking about what it’s like to be stuck…

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Flawsome: Embracing Imperfection in the Era of Social Media

In today’s social media world, the pandemic has reshaped views on health and fitness, creating a divide between those who easily embody fitness and those struggling. While motivation is key, it’s important to consider individual hurdles and promote body positivity. Embracing our true selves, regardless of societal standards, brings real happiness.