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01/10/2025

Dear Soul Companions,

Guru Nanak Dev Ji said, “Nanak dukhiya sabh sansār” — “O Nanak, the whole world is suffering.”

At first glance, these words may sound heavy. But Guru Nanak was not trying to discourage us; he was pointing out a profound truth of human life. Most of our suffering comes not from life itself, but from the endless desires and attachments of the mind.

We chase after possessions, success, recognition, and pleasure, believing that the next achievement will finally make us whole. Yet when we attain it, we fear losing it. And when we don’t, we feel inadequate. This cycle of craving and fear is what keeps the world in suffering.

Psychology tells us the same story. We often confuse our worth with external validation, or pin our happiness on things outside our control. The result is anxiety, dissatisfaction, and restlessness.

But Guru Nanak also gave us the way out: remembrance of Naam (the Divine), truthful living, selfless service (seva), and seeing the One in all. In modern terms, it means grounding ourselves in inner awareness, aligning with values, and living from love rather than fear.

Suffering is not the final truth—it’s a teacher. It points us back to what really matters: connection with the Divine within, and compassion for the Divine in others.

The whole world may be suffering, but freedom begins the moment you choose to live from remembrance, truth, and love.

🌿 Divine Therapy — Nurturing the mind, awakening the soul.

18/09/2025

Dear Soul Companions,

One of the greatest sources of our stress comes from confusing what is within our control and what is outside of it. We spend hours, days, even years trying to fix situations or people that were never ours to control in the first place. And in doing so, we lose peace of mind.

Psychology reminds us of the circle of control. Inside this circle lie your choices, your actions, your responses. These are the things you can influence—your effort, your boundaries, your habits. Outside the circle are things like other people’s behavior, the past, or the unpredictability of life. These are not in your control, no matter how much you wish they were.

The secret to inner peace is simple, yet deeply transformative:
👉 Take action on what is within your control.
👉 Accept what is not.

Spiritual wisdom echoes the same truth. The Bhagavad Gita tells us: “You have a right to your actions, but not to the fruits of your actions.” This is a reminder to focus on what we can do with sincerity and devotion, while releasing our attachment to outcomes.

The moment we stop fighting what is out of our control, and accept it, we find freedom.

Take a pause today and ask yourself: Am I spending my energy on the right circle?

🌿 Divine Therapy — Nurturing the mind, awakening the soul.

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16/09/2025

Dear Soul Companions,

I want to talk about something that doesn't get discussed enough: the exhaustion that comes from constantly trying to be "okay."

The world has taught us that vulnerability is weakness, so we learn to hide our humanity behind perfection.

But here's what I've discovered: the energy it takes to maintain these facades is enormous. When we're constantly managing our image instead of processing our emotions, we're essentially running two full-time jobs—living our lives and performing them.

From a therapeutic standpoint, this chronic emotional suppression often leads to anxiety, depression, and a deep sense of disconnection from ourselves. We become strangers to our own feelings, needs, and authentic desires.

Spiritually, I believe our souls long for authenticity. There's something sacred about allowing ourselves to be seen as we truly are—messy, imperfect, beautifully human. When we drop the masks, even for a moment, we create space for genuine connection and healing.

I'm not suggesting we share everything with everyone. Boundaries are healthy and necessary. But perhaps we can start small—allowing ourselves to say "I'm struggling" to someone safe, or simply acknowledging our difficult emotions without immediately trying to fix or hide them.

Your worth isn't determined by how well you perform happiness. You are valuable exactly as you are, especially in your imperfection.

What would it feel like to rest in your authentic self today, even for just a few minutes?

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05/09/2025

*Shopping for Happiness*

Meera stood in her walk-in closet, surrounded by rows of designer bags, shoes she'd worn once, and clothes with tags still attached. Her credit card statement lay open on her phone—another month of "retail therapy" that left her bank account lighter but her heart heavier.

It hadn't always been this way. Growing up in a middle-class family, Meera remembered when buying new clothes meant waiting for festivals. Her mother would carefully select one outfit for each family member, ensuring it was practical, durable, and within budget. Back then, that single new dress brought genuine joy that lasted months.

Now, as a successful marketing executive, Meera could afford anything she wanted. And she did. The latest handbag because her colleague had one. Those expensive shoes because they were "limited edition." The designer perfume because it promised to make her "irresistible."

But standing there that morning, Meera felt anything but fulfilled. The high of each purchase lasted barely a day before the familiar emptiness returned, whispering: "You need more to be happy."

Just a day ago, while mindlessly scrolling through Instagram, something shifted. Post after post showed friends flaunting designer bags, exotic vacations, and perfect lives. Each image made her feel inadequate, driving her to open shopping apps to "keep up."But then she paused. Was this how she'd been living? Buying things not because she needed them, but because social media told her she should want them? She realized she'd been trapped in a cycle: see something online, feel inadequate, buy something to feel better, post about it for validation, then repeat.Meera remembered her friend Kavya, who'd recently started a pottery class instead of buying more home decor. "I realized I was spending money to impress people I don't even like," Kavya had said. "Now I create things with my hands. It fills me in a way shopping never could."

That night, Meera couldn't sleep. She thought about the documentary she'd recently watched about textile waste polluting rivers in Bangladesh. The forests cleared for palm oil in the cosmetics she hoarded. The plastic from countless online deliveries choking sea turtles.

Her wants weren't just emptying her soul—they were emptying the Earth.

The next morning, Meera made a decision. She would fulfill her needs but question every want. Before each purchase, she would ask: "Am I buying this to fill an emotional void? Will this bring lasting happiness or momentary pleasure?"

She started small. Instead of buying a new book, she visited the library. Instead of ordering food, she cooked meals that nourished both body and soul. Instead of shopping for entertainment, she took walks in nature.

Slowly, something beautiful happened. The constant craving quieted. Her bank balance grew. But more importantly, her inner peace returned.

Months later, Meera donated half her closet to women's shelters. She discovered that true abundance wasn't about having more—it was about needing less.

Today, when colleagues ask about her "minimalist transformation," Meera simply says: "I learned the difference between feeding my soul and feeding my ego. One leads to peace, the other to endless hunger."

*Sometimes the greatest luxury is freedom from the need for luxury itself.*

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04/09/2025

Dear Soul Companions,

One of the silent destroyers of our peace today is our inability to distinguish between needs and wants.

There was a time when we worked simply to fulfill our basic needs. But most of us crossed that stage long ago. Now we find ourselves trapped in an endless race to satisfy every new desire. And deep down, we know the truth—wants are insatiable.

Buying comfortable clothing is a need. Buying a luxury label is a want. As someone once said: “There is enough in the world for everyone’s need, but not enough for one person’s greed.”

This isn’t about renouncing life or giving up everything. It’s about drawing a line. Because when we buy beyond our needs, we’re often trying to fill an emotional void with material things.

Think about it: You buy something, feel good for a moment, then the emptiness returns… and the cycle begins again. The problem isn’t what we’re buying—it’s why we’re buying.

We're lacking intrinsic validation and have become dependent on external sources to feel worthy, happy, or complete.

And the cost isn’t just personal—it’s planetary. Forests are cut down, oceans are polluted, and resources are depleted to satisfy wants that vanish the moment they are fulfilled. Every unnecessary purchase leaves behind an invisible trail of carbon, plastic, and waste. In trying to fill our inner emptiness, we are emptying the Earth itself.

True fulfillment comes only when you embrace and appreciate what you already have. The path to contentment isn’t through accumulation—it’s through appreciation.

True peace is not in getting more, but in needing less.

🌿 Divine Therapy — Nurturing the mind, awakening the soul.

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02/09/2025

Dear Soul Companions,

Today I want to talk about a generation of mothers that breaks my heart—women in their 50s and beyond who have spent their entire lives putting everyone else first.

These women didn't have careers. They married young with a single, unspoken mandate: sacrifice everything for your family. And they did exactly that. They cooked meals everyone else loved while eating leftover roti themselves. They gave endlessly, yet rarely heard a simple "thank you."

In my practice, I see so many of these women struggling with depression. They're empty, resentful, and lost. Why? Because they were taught that being a "good woman" meant disappearing piece by piece until nothing remained of who they once were. They gave and gave, hoping that someday—somehow—their husbands and children would recognize their sacrifice and love them back with the same intensity.

But here's the painful truth: most husbands took their wives for granted, and the children grew up and moved on with their own lives. These mothers are left holding nothing but an aching emptiness and years of unacknowledged devotion.

In therapy, I help these women understand something revolutionary: putting yourself first isn't selfish—it's necessary. When you constantly give pieces of yourself away, expecting others to fill you back up, you're setting yourself up for devastation. Eventually, you have nothing left to offer except resentment.

The solution? Learn to fill your own cup first. When you take care of yourself, you can genuinely care for others from a place of abundance, not depletion.

For the families of these women, I know change is hard. She learned this pattern from her own mother, and breaking generational cycles takes time. But you can start today with the 3 A's: give her your Attention, show her Affection, and express your Appreciation. While it's not a substitute for her learning self-care, it will help her feel that her lifelong efforts actually mattered.

These women deserve so much more than they've been given. It's never too late to start honoring them—or for them to start honoring themselves.

🌿 Divine Therapy — Nurturing the mind, awakening the soul.

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01/09/2025

Dear Soul Companions,

September holds a special significance in our mental health journey. September is Su***de Prevention Month — a time to raise awareness of this stigmatized topic, and it reminds us of something profound: our presence in this world matters more than we sometimes realize.

I've been reflecting on how often we carry our pain in silence, believing we're protecting others or that no one would understand. But what I've learned in my practice—and in my own healing—is that isolation amplifies suffering while connection transforms it.

When we're struggling, our minds can become echo chambers, repeating the same painful thoughts until they feel like absolute truth. "I'm a burden." "Things will never get better." "No one would miss me." These thoughts feel so real, so permanent.

But here's what I want you to know: thoughts are not facts, especially the ones that visit us in our darkest moments. They're symptoms of pain, not accurate reflections of reality or the future.

If you're reading this and recognizing yourself in these words, please remember that reaching out isn't weakness—it's wisdom. Whether it's a friend, a counselor, or a crisis line, connection can create the space between you and your pain that allows healing to begin.

From a spiritual perspective, I believe we're all interconnected threads in a larger tapestry. When one thread is pulled or frayed, the whole fabric feels it. Your healing matters not just to you, but to everyone whose life you touch.

This month, let's honor our struggles by speaking about them, honor our pain by sharing it, and honor our lives by protecting them.

You are needed here. Your story isn't over.

🌿 Divine Therapy — Nurturing the mind, awakening the soul.

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29/08/2025

Dear Soul Companions,

I want to share something I see in my practice every day, and honestly, in my own life too.

We often think our pain comes from what happens to us - the criticism, the rejection, the disappointment. But what I've learned is that most of our suffering actually comes from the meaning we attach to these events.

A critical comment becomes "I'm not worthy." A setback becomes "I'm destined to fail." Before we know it, these interpretations become the lens through which we see ourselves and our world.

Here's what I remind my clients (and myself): your thoughts are not facts. They're interpretations, and interpretations can be questioned and changed.

This is at the heart of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - learning to pause when distressing thoughts arise, examine them with curiosity rather than judgment, and ask: "Is this thought helpful? Is it true? What would I tell a dear friend in this situation?"

There's something beautifully parallel in spiritual wisdom too. When we practice mindfulness, we begin to see that we are not our thoughts - we are the observer of them. There's a spaciousness there, a freedom that comes from recognizing we don't have to believe every story our mind tells us.

Each moment offers us this choice: we can be swept away by the narrative, or we can step back, breathe, and consciously choose a response that serves our growth and peace.

What story are you ready to question today?

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26/08/2025

https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/latest-studies/story/screen-use-among-indian-children-under-five-at-alarming-levels-study-2754803-2025-07-12

New research shows children under five in India spend 2.2 hours daily on screens -- twice the safe limit advised by experts. Even infants are spending 1.2 hours daily glued to screens when the recommended time for them is zero.

22/08/2025

*PSYCHOLOGIST vs PSYCHIATRIST - Know the Difference!*

A lot of people don't know the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist and whom to visit.

*PSYCHOLOGIST:*
• Has a Masters/PhD Degree in psychology
• Specializes in talk therapy, psychotherapy (CBT, DBT, ACT etc.) & counseling
• Cannot prescribe medication
• Focuses on behavioral patterns, coping strategies
• Best for: Depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, stress management, marriage counseling

*PSYCHIATRIST:*
• Medical doctor (MD) specializing in complex mental health disorders
• Can prescribe medication & therapy(very few psychiatrist in India prescribe therapy, while they should)
• Treats complex mental health conditions
• Best for: Bipolar disorder, OCD, schizophrenia, severe depression

*WHEN TO CONSULT:*

*See a Psychologist if:*
• You are experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, sleeping problems, relationship issues
• You need someone to talk through problems
- Looking for coping strategies
- Dealing with life transitions
- Want behavioral therapy
- Want to understand the root cause of your mental and emotional health problems and work on these root causes

💊 **See a Psychiatrist if:**

- Previous therapy alone hasn't helped
- Need diagnosis of complex conditions
- Have severe symptoms which have persisted for years

*Remember:* Some people benefit from BOTH - a psychologist for therapy AND a psychiatrist for medication management! In most cases only *therapy* is needed.

In India if you visit a psychiatrist, most probably he will write you a prescription medication even if you could have got better just with therapy alone.

If you are not clear go to a psychologist first, who can then refer you to a psychiatrist if needed!

Your mental health matters. Don't hesitate to reach out for professional help when needed.

🌿 Divine Therapy — Nurturing the mind, awakening the soul.

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19/08/2025

Healing Generational Trauma

Many of us carry wounds that are not entirely our own. Patterns of fear, anger, silence, or shame often pass silently from one generation to the next. This is called generational trauma. It shows up when unhealed pain from our parents, grandparents, or even further back, continues to live within us—shaping how we think, feel, and relate to others.

But here’s the truth: the cycle can end with you. Healing begins the moment you become aware. When you choose to question old patterns, practice compassion, and bring conscious love into your life, you are not just healing yourself—you are also healing your lineage, past and future. Therapy can be instrumental in bringing awareness and also healing from your generational trauma.

Your courage to face what has been ignored becomes a gift of freedom for generations yet to come. Though you did not have control on the generational trauma of your parents or grandparents, you do have the power to heal yours. You owe it to yourself and your future generations.

If you relate to this message and are struggling with any kind of generational trauma, and want to heal yourself, you can DM me on 9977928194.
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18/08/2025

Dear Soul Companions,

Self-love is not selfishness. It is the foundation of every healthy relationship you will ever have.

When you learn to treat yourself with kindness instead of criticism, you build resilience against stress, strengthen your self-esteem, and model healthy behavior for those around you.

Ask yourself today: If I spoke to a friend the way I speak to myself, would that friend feel loved?
If not, change the tone. Your inner dialogue shapes your outer life.

🌿 Divine Therapy — Nurturing the mind, awakening the soul.