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 𝗠𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲. Today is International Yoga Day. And I feel immensely grateful. Because this beautiful gift of yoga,this way of life rooted in health, discipline, and presence wasn’t something I discovered by myself. It was passed down to me. By two of the most important men in my life- 𝗠𝘆 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗳𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝘆 𝗳𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿. My earliest memory of my grandfather is someone who is deeply disciplined about his health. He was the first person to wake up in the family, way before the sunrise. Doing his Yoga and meditation practice.He had his specific diet. He used to go swimming and walk no matter what day it was. Not as a task, but as a sacred way of honouring his body and soul. 𝗛𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵. 𝗛𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝘁. And then there’s my father-my very first yoga teacher. Someone who guided me through my first asanas. Being a doctor himself he always says, "𝑫𝒐𝒏'𝒕 𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖...

Your child is not your means of achievement. They are not your second chance at joy, success or fulfillment. Don’t try to live the life you couldn’t, through them. If that’s your approach, then no matter how “successful” your child becomes,no matter how much the world praises your parenting-You Have Missed The Essence of Parenting. Because the world’s definition of a good parent is deeply flawed. It celebrates results, not the roots. Achievements, not the emotional health. Trophies, not the truth. The real question is this, Have you built your child’s self-esteem or silently crushed it along the way? Have you raised someone who feels worthy or someone who looks accomplished on the outside but feels hollow within? I’ve met enough people who’ve achieved all the success the world demands,yet they carry this deep, silent wound-“I’m still not enough. I don’t deserve this.” And that? That’s heartbreaking. Because No Achievement Can Heal A Soul That Was Never Made To Feel Whole. Love, Pratiks...

At the end of the day, I and only I am responsible for everything I think and feel. No matter what happens outside, my inner world is mine to lead. My true freedom begins ,the moment I stop blaming the outside for my inner chaos. Blaming others for my emotional state might bring temporary relief. But it keeps me stuck. Real power begins when I stop expecting others to bring me peace. Yes, people can trigger me. Yes, situations can be unfair. But how I choose to respond is always within my control. This isn’t about self-blame. It’s about self-empowerment. I may not have created the wound, but healing it? That’s my job. I’ve learned that emotional maturity isn’t about never feeling bad , it’s about knowing what to do when I do. Whether it’s journaling, seeking help, or sitting with my emotions ,I hold the keys to clarity. The moment I stop waiting for someone else to fix how I feel, I become truly free. Because responsibility isn’t a burden ,it’s a superpower. And from that place, real ...