Connectivity can not replace community. Communication is not the same as connection. So here we are, connected 24/7, with hundreds of social

Trees offer the most amazing lesson in individuality, each one fully comfortable in it's unique being and appearance, yet so harmonious in the collective. Unlike humans, trees have the amazing ability to be hyper individualistic, and yet harmonious with others of all shapes, shades and stature. Look at the trees around you, it could be in the neighbourhood park, on the road, or a forest. Each and every tree is different from the other, even if they are the same species, much

Sometimes the grass truly is greener on the other side, and it's alright to crossover. The choice is yours to make...it takes courage and commitment to crossover. #change #positivepsychology #happiness#counselling #lifecoaching #mindfulness#meditation #retreats #workshops#couplescounselling #depression #anxiety#healinghideaway #therapy #bindiyamurgai#nilgiris #india #ketti #thambatti #digitaldetox#digitalwellness #positivepsychology #change #Personaldevelopment #relationshipc

I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived. - Thoreau #healinghideaway #mindfulness #meditation #digitaldetox #digitalwellness #counselling #lifecoaching #NLP #couplescounselling #depressioncounselling #anxietymanagement #nilgiris #india #ketti #retreats #workshops

Life is a journey, and we don't always chose the people with whom we travel that journey. But the path always begins beneath our feet, with every step we take...Where we stand right now is where our journey begins. #healinghideaway #nilgiris #mindfulness #meditation #mountainretreats #bindiyamurgai #counselling #lifecoaching #mentalhealth #mentalfitness #digitaldetox #wellnessretreats #retreatsinindia #workshops #personaldevelopment #india #spirituality #Mindfulness #happines

This is a way of measuring anxiety and depression which gets away from the use of language. This might actually be a better way of capturing a patient's mood than questions, especially when gauging the moods of children, and other patients who have trouble communicating verbally. Colors are often used as metaphors for moods, but no one had systematically researched color associations. This study found that people with depression or anxiety were more likely to associate their

Bananas are a great “mood food.” They help your brain produce chemicals that promote happiness and good mental health. The burst of vitamin B-6 and carbs helps in the creation of two vital mood-regulating neurotransmitters -- Serotonin and Dopamine. These are essential for numerous aspects of brain functioning, including preventing depression, and the creation of positive feelings. Another “happy” nutrient in bananas is magnesium, that helps the brain effectively manage stre

Many relationships are transient in our lives. They have a shelf life, there for a certain time, but always with a purpose, even though we may not see it without ample introspection. The purpose could be to bring us momentary joy, shine a light on our emotional chasms, hold a mirror to our hidden selves, highlight our frailties, our strengths. Or hard as it may be, to just teach us a lesson about people, life, instincts, and the myriad complexities of the human heart and mind

There is so much chatter about mindfulness, but what are the various things that comprise living mindfully everyday? How do you inhabit the moment? One simple way is to just be aware...mindful...of what is around you. We often take our surroundings so much for granted that we can seldom recall details of things that we see on a daily basis. We may take the same route to work, but may not even notice the places we pass, or the permanent fixtures, or people on the way. We may c

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When it come to defining life goals, people often get lost in a long drawn list of things they want to accomplish. Most lists never convert to reality as they are either made, and buried under the day-to-day debris of life, or the items seem to overwhelming and never get thin-sliced into actionable mini goals. Usually there is no time frame that's defined, and the goal just blurs into a dream or a vague aspiration. I find that if you define just ONE goal, it must be simple, i

Ever wondered why most people are more stressed than ever before? This is a pretty huge question, the answer to which lies in a complex web of changing social beliefs, systems, dynamics and technology! To begin with, the very fibre of our social fabric had changed. Gender roles are no longer well defined in most modern societies, and that changes the way family units operate, interact and negotiate the course of their relationships. Often people are caught in a trap of deeply

Mindfulness is a state of being fully conscious or aware of something, be it the present moment, or breath, thoughts, actions, reactions, consumption, where we travel, how we live, what we support, and the choices we make. It makes us better attuned to ourselves, gentler, less passive, more sensitive to out environment, and more sensitive to other beings and life forms. Mindfulness has many physical and mental benefits. It reduce stress, lowers blood pressure, anxiety, discor

Simple, yet profound life lessons that I have learned or deepened, living in the Nilgiris (Blue Mountains) in India. They are uplifting, easy to embrace, and can be woven in to your life, no matter where you live. Try them out! Lesson 1: Gratitude There i something to be thankful for every single day. Look for it, and cultivate gratitude as a daily practice, by either taking a few minutes to reflect on it, or maintaining a daily Gratitude Journal. The things you are grateful