I attended an event called Living Stories on Saturday, which presented Human Books to readers like us. These are individuals who have fought the battle with a mental disorder, and emerged victorious. I just came back humbled by the experience, having learnt a lot from several young people. The one common thing they all needed … Continue reading Mental Health
We are using two pictures this week, as the prompt. We grow up with templated goals on education, career, finances, family, retirement and are happy to achieve those. Is this really what seizes us, does not let us sleep in the night? Or is it something else? THINK. The piece you write can be prose, … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 4
I was given this book by the Author & J.D. Jung, UnderratedReads for a review. Review Linda Katz offers us a very touching, real life story describing how life is for someone who is mentally ill. Linda takes us through her entire life starting from her grandparents and discusses everything in detail (like a diary) … Continue reading Surviving Mental Illness by Linda Naomi Katz (Book Review #23)2 — Review Tales – A Personal & Sincere Review On Books Read
your repressed laughter drills holes in their raw psyche impressionable minds with scars formed early are tough game for therapy Saturday Mix at MLMM (Using Synonyms - Same Same but Different) Pic posted by sarcasm_society on Twitter.
I sped through the highway of life, in the best possible car that I can afford, at the maximum speed which I can take, and my thought-process aligned to the goal. I reach my destination at the scheduled time and heave a sigh of relief, “I made it.” I ignored certain scenarios on the way. … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge – Week 3
Years melt into moments in my reverie taking a trip across the skies staging a performance unseen, unheard. A figure in a white coat stops by and proclaims Schizophrenia, inventing terms for his fear of the beyond. Weekly Writing Prompt #105 at Secretkeeper Image: beyond.com.au
I woke up with a heaviness in my head today. It was an uneasy night, with varied objects flying at and around me – DeBono’s colored hats, different kinds of grids, theories, beliefs, suspicions, half-conclusions – all mocking at my inability to accommodate them with due respect. The equipment that I own looks something … Continue reading Beauty of the Point of No Return
Perspectives change the world but I remain rooted to the same place all troubles emanate from my inability to move, shake or shift what I do not like. Inspired by 'In other words, troubles .......' at Patricia's Place Image: ictnblog.wordpress.com
Ceilings are imposed, whether to protect or restrict. And at times, we do perceive a restriction as protection. Like the curfew hour laid down by parents, for their children to return home. Or just the ubiquitous ceiling on your house, without which it would not qualify to be called a shelter or a home. How … Continue reading Ceilings
“What would you do, if you could start again with a clean slate?” “Choose my employers carefully, and not jump at the first available option.” “What is an impossible option?” “Turning back in time.” “So, what’s possible here?” “Chalking a strategy for the future.” “What is stopping it from happening ?” “NOTHING!” (52 words) … Continue reading Untying Knots
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