DARPAN FEATURE
DO NOT:
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Compare yourself to others
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Think what people will say
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Spend too much time on your phone
The irony is that everyone is a little less happy because they think everyone else is happier than them. Know that you are on your own timeline and life does not have to be a race. No one is behind or ahead of you. We’re all just floating in our own way through the ocean of life.
Valentine: My Special
A TRIBUTE TO SELF-LOVE By Naina Grewal
Without
having love and
compassion for the self, we will often find ourselves struggling to connect with things and people around us.
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JANUARY | FEBRUARY 2022 Reflecting The South-Asian Lifestyle
L
ove is a wonderful feeling. It makes us feel secure, warm, and protected. Often, we dream of receiving some form of love from others, or aspire to give some form of love to our nears and dears. However, the key to the best kind of love, lies deep within each one of us. Be it love for one’s career, partner, or the environment – all love for anything external can be directly tied to self-love. Without having love and compassion for the self, we will often find ourselves struggling to connect with things and people around us. That said, the pressures of today make it difficult to easily embark on a journey of self-love. Thus, mindfulness becomes even more important. As such, here are some pointers on how you can practice self-love in your daily life.
DARPAN
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Although a South Asian staple, this is a recipe for disaster. No matter what decisions you take, you’ll never be able to please every single person. As long as your actions feel true to who you are, the rest will fall into place. Seek support from your inner circle, but don’t seek validation from those that are holding a bag of popcorn and watching the drama in your life unfold.
At your fingertips lies the entire world wrapped in the guide of Internet and social media platforms. However, in front of your eyes lie beautiful moments that can only be enjoyed by truly living in the present. Bask in the glory of making memories and give yourself time to take in your surroundings rather than mindlessly scrolling on your phone.
