Nurture And Cherish

19/08/2025

🌿 Grounding with Nature 🌿

When you stand by the ocean, the waves touch your feet, the sky paints its colors, and the wind wraps around you — a gentle reminder arrives:
✨ You are a part of nature.
✨ Like the ocean, you too hold depth.
✨ Like the sky, you too hold endless possibilities.

When life feels heavy, let the earth carry your weight,
let the waves wash away your restlessness,
and let the wind remind you —
you are never alone, you belong to nature. 🌸

16/08/2025

✨ Therapist’s Note on Healing & Self-Acceptance ✨

One of the deepest journeys we take as humans is learning to accept every part of ourselves — the body that carries us, the emotions that flow through us, and the soul that longs for connection.

As a psychotherapist, I’ve seen how often we wait for others to offer love, safety, and peace. But true healing begins when we start creating that home within ourselves.

🌸 A home where the body is honoured, not criticized.
🌸 A home where emotions are welcomed, not silenced.
🌸 A home where the soul feels safe enough to rest.

This is not a one-day transformation. It’s a gentle practice, day after day, of saying:
“I belong to myself. I am worthy of love. I am my own sakoon.” 🕊️💜

May you too, find that home within.

05/08/2025

Resistance to change is often misunderstood.
We label it as stubbornness, laziness, or even defiance. But more often than not, resistance is a form of protection—an emotional and psychological response to perceived threat or uncertainty.

In my work, I’ve come to recognize that what looks like “resistance” on the outside is often someone grappling silently with fear, fatigue, or self-doubt on the inside. It may be the quiet weight of previous failures. It may be the exhaustion of already carrying too much. It may be the internalized belief that “I’m just not the kind of person who can do this.”

Many people want to change. They want to show up differently at work, set boundaries, pursue goals, or break patterns that no longer serve them. But they don’t always know how. They may feel unsure where to begin, or even question whether change is possible for them. And when support is absent, or the environment is unsympathetic, their nervous system does the only thing it knows: it resists.

When we reframe resistance as a signal rather than a problem, we start to ask better questions:
— What fears or assumptions are standing in the way?
— What internal narratives might need revisiting?
— What resources or skills are missing—and how can we help someone feel more equipped?

Whether you’re leading a team, supporting a client, or working on yourself, resistance is not the enemy. It’s the doorway to insight—if we have the patience and compassion to listen.

13/07/2025

🧠 Ego Self vs Higher Self ✨
Mental health isn't just about reducing anxiety or healing trauma—it's also about elevating your self-awareness.

The ego self: ☁️ Lives in victimhood
⚠️ Focuses on lack
❌ Sees only mistakes
😤 Complains about everything

The higher self: 🌟 Takes responsibility
💫 Believes in abundance
🔍 Learns from every experience
🙏 Finds joy in the little things

✨ Healing begins when we shift from reacting through ego… to responding from our higher self.

Which one are you feeding today?

27/05/2025

"Nirbhau: The Power Within Me"
(Inspired by the Sikh principle of being fearless)

Age Group:

Children aged 7–14 years

Objectives:

Help Sikh kids understand what confidence is

Teach them to speak up, believe in themselves, and handle peer pressure

Build pride in their Sikh identity (dastar, kesh, bana, etc.)

Encourage fearlessness (Nirbhau) and kindness (Nirvair)

Game: “What’s one thing that makes me awesome?”

Kids say their name and share something they’re good at or proud of

2. What is Self-Confidence?

Ask: “When do you feel confident? When do you feel nervous?”

Self-confidence means believing in yourself — your abilities, your decisions, and your worth — even when things are difficult or uncertain.

Self-confidence is when you say to yourself:

“I can do this.”
“Even if I make mistakes, I will try again.”
“I don’t need to be perfect — I just need to believe in me.”

3. Sikh Stories of Confidence

Tell short stories of:

Guru Gobind Singh Ji standing up against injustice

Mai Bhago leading warriors fearlessly

Bhai Taru Singh Ji who didn’t give up his Sikhi

Message: They were strong because of their love for truth and Waheguru.

4. Activity: My Inner Lion Write or draw: “What makes me strong?” “What makes me unique?

5. Confidence Practice

Teach 3 simple tools:

Power posture (stand tall like a Khalsa)

Speak Up Drill – practice saying their name confidently

Key Signs of Self-Confidence:

You try new things without fear of failure.

You speak up for yourself respectfully.

You bounce back after mistakes.

You don’t compare yourself constantly to others.

What Builds Self-Confidence:

Knowing your strengths

Learning from failures

Positive self-talk (e.g., “I’m improving every day”)

Supportive people around you

Doing things that challenge you, even if you're scared at first

6. Gurbani Connection

Teach a simple line:
"Soora so pehchaniye, jo lade deen ke het."
(A true warrior is one who fights for the helpless – Guru Gobind Singh Ji)

Discuss: How being kind, fair, and strong makes you a real hero.

23/05/2025

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03/02/2025

Here’s an Instagram post idea on Complex PTSD (C-PTSD):

Understanding Complex PTSD

C-PTSD is more than just trauma—it's a deep, lasting impact from prolonged exposure to distressing experiences. It often stems from childhood abuse, neglect, or repeated trauma over time.

Signs of C-PTSD:
⚡ Emotional flashbacks (sudden overwhelming emotions)
⚡ Chronic feelings of shame or guilt
⚡ Difficulty trusting others
⚡ Persistent negative self-view
⚡ Avoidance of relationships or emotional numbness
⚡ Hypervigilance & intense anxiety

Healing is Possible
Recovery takes time, but you are not broken. Therapy, self-compassion, and safe relationships can help you heal. You deserve peace.