Growing up, my emotional needs were often overlooked. On top of that, the traumatic experiences and challenging home environment of my childhood gave me a clear understanding of what I didn’t want for my future child and the kind of healthy and nurturing environment I wanted to create. Later in life, even before becoming a parent, I often found myself giving parenting advice to friends—helping them navigate challenges, understand different perspectives, strike a balance between being too strict or too lenient or gentle, and regulate their own emotions. They often wondered how I had such insight despite not having children of my own. When I finally became a mother — after the painful loss of two newborn twins and navigating the emotional and physical toll of infertility treatments — I was excited to begin my parenting journey. But I quickly realized that I was unprepared for the unique challenges that lay ahead. My son, Dev, experienced developmental delays and exhibited possible s...
Instead of setting resolutions, I thought of setting energy for the new year 2021. I asked myself how would I like to feel ? what would I like to experience throughout 2021? It was an interesting exercise. Experiencing more of wow moments was one of the many other intentions I had set for the year 2021. Basking in the anticipation what could possibly happen would lit up my face, every time I wrote it down. When you ask it is given without any exception !😊 Recent experience was truly a heart touching one. I was on cloud nine when I received surprise cake written 'Thank you Charuta' on it. Later I learnt that it was sent by one of my clients whom I helped during her tough time. Honestly all I did was give her litle boost, nothing else nothing much ! yet she chose unique way to express her gratitude. Little did she know my wish was getting fulfilled through her. Isn't it so wonderful, whenever we act out of inspiration we add tremendous value in each other'...