Consciously or unconsciously, many of us struggle with the same dilemma. The real question is: How do we face it? and more importantly, how do we rise above it?
In a world where we are constantly expected to be productive, efficient and resilient, mental health often takes a back seat. Be it students chasing grades and placements or professionals chasing targets, decisions, and responsibilities – the pressure is real, and it’s unrelenting.
Also the deeper personal battles often go unnoticed such as anxiety, depression, loneliness, fear and for some – coping mechanisms that lead to screen fatigue, unhealthy habits.
𝘛𝘳𝘶𝘦 𝘤𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘳 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘰𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯 𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘷𝘦𝘴.
Coincidently, on the same day, we at Mangesh Kadam & Associates hit pause – not on work, but on internal chaos.
We came together for a 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 led by 𝐃𝐫. 𝐑𝐚𝐣𝐚𝐧𝐢 𝐘𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐯, whose calm and compassionate approach created a safe space for reflection and healing.
What this session reminded us is that 𝒎𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒊𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒂𝒏 𝒆𝒔𝒄𝒂𝒑𝒆 – 𝒊𝒕’𝒔 𝒂𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒓. It helps us find clarity when thoughts are scattered, restore balance when emotions run high, and regain focus when life feels overwhelming. It’s about equipping ourselves to face what’s within.
In those few moments of stillness, something shifted.
We weren’t just colleagues – we were a 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲.
There is a saying,
“𝐀 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫.” 👨👩👧👦
At our firm, we say
“𝐀 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫.” 👥
Let’s create cultures where we talk about mental well-being without stigma.
Where asking for help is seen as strength, not weakness.
Where meditation becomes as normal as meetings
🌱 Let’s choose to take care – of our minds, and of each other.
What does inner peace mean to you, and how do you find it?
Your journey might just inspire someone else – share your experiences in the comments. 💬