The Role of Platonic Love in Mental Health and Well-Being

                                        The Role of Platonic Love in Mental Health and Well-Being

Introduction

“The person should be my best friend first and then my life partner”. These are the words from the motivational speaker Tanya who was looking for a life partner in the website XYZM. She knows that foundation for close relationships(life partner) is becoming best friend first. Close friendships(best friends) can bolster health, improve life satisfaction and even boost longevity just like platonic love. In 2016 film Ae dil hai mushkil, Alizeh loved Ayan  only as a friend. But what if Ayan choosed to platonically love Alizeh, then their relationship problem would have been solved.

Lord Krishna never married Radha as he believed; love and marriage are two different things. Krishna believed that marriage is an agreement or arrangement whereas love is a selfless emotion where you pledge to love someone with purified nature.

Platonic relationships is capable of providing certain things a romantic love cannot, which includes the freedom to be completely authentic without fear of rejection.

By reading this blogpost, you will come to know about beneficial role of platonic love in mental health and well being.

What is platonic love?

 A platonic(love) relationship can be defined as the relationship in which two people share a close bond but do not have any sexual activity. They may even experience love for each other, referred to as platonic love. Platonic love focuses on emotional or spiritual connection. This concept originates in the ideas of the ancient philosopher Plato, who believed that platonic love could bring people closer to a divine ideal and also to god.

The platonic relationship focused on the idea that people can be close friends without sexual desire. Though the desire to touch, to kiss, to hug is there, but still no physical intimacy exist between the human male and the human female. Platonic love is a deep friendship which embraces affection, support, and shared interests.

The main idea of these(platonic) relationships resides in the mutual concern in each other’s well-being and a wish to see the other person prosper without the complications and expectations that often go along with romantic love.

In a nutshell, platonic love is having emotional connection (at a heart level) with platonic friend.

How platonic love is beneficial for mental well being?

Platonic love is beneficial in following ways:

1.       Platonic relationships are helpful in releasing oxytocin, which lowers stress response and promotes feelings of calm and well-being.

2.       Platonic bonds help fight loneliness and isolation by providing a sense of belonging and connection.

3.       In, platonic relationships, positive feedback, encouragement, and shared achievements lead to a significant improvement in self-esteem and confidence.

4.       Platonic relationships help you in becoming more resilient by providing support to you in the face of life's challenges like troubles in your romantic relationships, problems in your family, work struggles, or health challenges.

5.       Individuals who have strong platonic relationships are protected from depression and anxiety.

6.       Platonic relationship give individuals exposure to different perspectives, experiences and ideas which can deepen their understanding of world and themselves.

7.       Friendships in adolescence and adulthood are helpful in development of essential relationship skills like trust, communication and emotional support which are necessary.

8.       The platonic relationships create a sense of purpose and meaning in life by providing emotional support and shared experiences, thus contributing to overall well-being.

9.       Platonic Friends help each other heal and grow by tailoring and encouraging honesty, compassion, boundaries, calm conflict resolution, and other important elements of healthy interpersonal (platonic) relationships. This type of love can be pivotal when you’re in need to approach for support.

Conclusion

Thus, we can say that platonic relationships are beneficial for us with respect to mental as well as emotional well being.

 

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15 Necessary Facts about leprosy everyone should know

                                    15 Necessary Facts about leprosy everyone should know

Introduction

In the country where the disease is epidemic, you will be the soft target of the disease if you reside there. In accordance with the WHO data from 2019:

 

Brazil, India and Indonesia gave details of more than 10,000 new cases

Bangladesh, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Madagascar, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Philippines, Somalia, South Sudan, Sri Lanka and the United Republic of Tanzania each gave details of 1000–10,000 new cases.

Leprosy is the disease which is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae. This disease is characterized by skin sores, nerve damage, and muscle weakness which worsens over time. In a few cases, body parts could lose their ability to sense touch and pain, which increase the possibility of injuries such as cuts and burn.

Thus it is necessary to know some facts about leprosy which will be helpful in curing this disease in a timely manner.

Facts about leprosy to be known

These facts will burst(finish) the stigma and prejudice so that individuals suffering from this disease do not get affected by mental health problem like isolation. Not only this, by knowing the facts about this disease, individuals affected by this disease do not become susceptible to discrimination. These facts are:

1.       There is no survival chance for leprosy bacteria if it is unable to get host for its survival otherwise it will die within a few days.

2.       Do not let soil that is infected by leprosy come in contact with open wound as Leprosy bacteria is capable of its survival in soil amoeba.

3.       The bacteria which is responsible for causing leprosy is very slow growing. That means it might take upto 20 years for the symptoms of leprosy to become apparent.

4.       Leprosy does not transmit easily through shaking hands, sitting next to or talking to someone who is suffering from leprosy,

5.       Leprosy is curable as there are drugs which cure leprosy are Rifampicin, Dapsone and Clofazimine. In order to prevent antibiotic resistence, healthcare provider prescribes two to three different kinds of antibiotics at once.

6.       As leprosy bacteria attacks the nerves of fingers and toes that is why fingers and toes become numb.

7.       When leprosy bacteria damages eye nerves, this can lead to blindness.

8.       Aspirin, prednisone, or thalidomide can be used to control inflammation that is caused due to leprosy.

9.       Muscle weakness occur in leprosy where muscles and bones begin to disintegrate and get reabsorbed by the body.

10.   If left untreated, leprosy leads to not only progressive but also to irreversible harm to the skin, nerves, limbs, and eyes.

11.   As the organism which causes leprosy and the one that causes TB are closely related, therefore the BCG vaccine which is used against tuberculosis, may provide protection against leprosy to some extent.

12.   The main effect of the disease is on the skin, the peripheral nerves, mucosa of the upper respiratory tract, and also the eyes.

13.   The transmission of leprosy occurs through droplets, from the nose and mouth.

14.   When there is involvement of motor nerves, paralysis such as ‘dropped foot’, ‘dropped wrist’, ‘clawed hand’, or lagophthalmos (where the eye cannot close) can occur.

15.   When the autonomic nerves are damaged, this leads to hair loss and can also have effect on the ability to sweat.

Conclusion

By becoming aware about these facts, we will be able to deal with leprosy and cure this disease in right span of time and develop sympathy towards people suffering from leprosy.

 

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5 games that help embrace solitude

                                          5 games that help embrace solitude

Introduction

Have you ever imagined that being in state of loneliness(solitude) can be fun and recreating. It’s embracing the relationship we possess with ourselves. We are prone to lose ourselves if we are constantly connected. Solitude is necessary as it gives us ample time to think in order to create something new. We can discover our liking and our wants through embracing solitude. By reading this blogpost, you will know about the games which you can play in order to embrace solitude

 

Embracing loneliness(solitude) with these 5 games

These 5 games are:

 

Solitaire chess

Solitaire chess is the one player game. Here you use strategise in order to solve chess puzzles so that only one piece is left. In this game all pieces possess are of the same colour and every move concludes with a capture. When king is involved, then king remains the only chess piece to be left on chess board.

 

Office romance solitaire

In this solitaire, one queen and one ghulam is taken of same colour and cards are arranged in front of them in descending order till ace. If the cards are arranged till ace then you win. If king of the same suit as queen like king of spade is placed in front of Queen of spade, then game is over.

 

Snakes and ladders

Though a multiplayer game you can play it in single player manner as you have to select single piece, roll dice and reach your goal crossing hurdles(snakes) in between your play.

 

Climb the ladder

Though a two or multiplayer game, this can be played in single player manner by following the rule in starting that for single player we have to roll dice twice, the greater number will decide how many moves we have to move forward. Suppose we are on number 2 and dice depicts 4 then we have to acquire (2+4) 6 th place on ladder. When the dice shows 6, we cannot start our game and we have move one step backward. We have to reach till 11th place, then on 11th place if dice shows 1 then we have to reach 12th place and thus we win the game.

 

Watermelon chess

Watermelon chess, though a two player game can be played by a single player also as he can alone strategise the moves. This involves six pieces which are placed initially on the six intersection points which are closest to each other. Player can move one piece per turn(piece of two colour alternatively). A piece can be moved one space per turn according to the pattern on the board.

 

The pieces of opposite colour can be captured by surrounding the pieces with the colour pieces which you have chosen so that it cannot move. Per turn only one piece can be captured and the captured pieces are removed leaving two pieces of opposite colour on the board.

 

Conclusion

With these games, you can fight your loneliness and embrace solitude.

Reference:

1. The Power of Solitude

Why Spending Time Alone Can Be Key to Making a Meaningful Life

Ari Weinzweig

2. What does solitude mean, and why should you embrace it

Wellbeing

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Textationship: a new way towards the path of platonic love

                                         Textationship: a new way towards the path of platonic love

 

Introduction

A platonic love can be defined as the relationship in which two people share a close bond but do not have any sexual activity. They may even experience love for each other, referred to as platonic love. This concept originates in the ideas of the ancient philosopher Plato, who believed that platonic love could bring people closer to a divine ideal and also to god.

 

 

The platonic relationship focused on the idea that people can be close friends without sexual desire.

 

People who are in platonic relationship have deep a connection, but they also take into consideration each other's personal space and respect them. They don't indulge in forcing the other person to do things they don't want to do or be something that they are not.

 

What is textationship?

 

Now a days, while finding a suitable life partner, the conversation between a man and a woman starts by sending messages through whatsapp. The relationship which starts through whatsapp is called textationship. Through whatsapp like applications, a man and a woman while doing conversation with each other, send messages which are good(great).

A "textationship" is a form of romantic or platonic relationship, which primarily, if not exclusively, involves text messages, with either no face-to-face interaction or minimal in-person interaction.

Textationship can either lead to a romantic partner or can lead to a platonic friendship. Today textationship is the safest form of communication in world of dating. If one is uncomfortable in video call (avoidance of in-person meetings), then textationship allows deep emtional sharing, sharing personal struggles, dreams(life goals) in order to create a sense of closeness  that is restricted to the digital space.

Textationship is the gateway to genuine love that allows individuals to be themselves without chaos thus fostering a sense of independence and alive, equality, safe and emotionally being vibrant.

Textationship (platonic love) saves you from bad deeds and make your life heaven. Textationship is advantageous to those men who find difficult to talk to women who are gorgeous. Textationship enables a person to support each others individuality and allow to feel secure without constant reassurance (emotional security). Textationship(platonic love) does not force you to change your nature you were born with.

Textationship leads you to the right person who won’t make you choose between loving yourself and loving that person and won’t guiltrip you for the fact that you are asking for too much(love, peace and respect and trust).

 

Nature of love born from textationship

Love is that thing that is felt from the heart, there is no need to show it in front of everyone, we should take care of every little happiness of our partner.

 

Love is when you are confused about why you love this person.

Through textationship you will be able to choose people who are good for your mental and emotional health. Textationship leads to the true teacher who helps us discover the teacher in ourselves. Textationship leads to your love that exceeds the crush period of four months.

Textationship leads to the friendship with emotional benefits.

 

Conclusion

The relationship is matter as it is not a big deal to win someone’s trust. Rather keeping the faith is a big deal.

Refrences

1. Qoutes from Tanya Agarwal

2.Stuck in a textationship? Know how to move beyond texting in your relationship

 

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Soul contracts: The invisible blueprint of your life

                                         Soul contracts: The invisible blueprint of your life

Introduction

During your journey to find your life partner, you might have found that journey to be tough accompanying attachment to that person, feeling emotions of love for that person and after sometime experiencing breakup depression when that person leaves you. The person you begin to love suddenly turns out to be not in your destiny.

The purpose of a soul contract is to help in your spiritual development through providing experiences and challenges which are specific that are helpful for you to learn and evolve.

The purpose of soul contract could be to give you heartache, make the most of you or being there for you when you needed an emotional support. They may be teacher or adjunct professor in disguise.

 

What is soul contract?

 

"Soul contract" is a spiritual agreement which is made between the souls before birth, which outlines the experiences and lessons that they will face together in this lifetime, including relationships with soulmates, exceeding the concept of romantic connections; leading to the notion that a soulmate is a part of your soul contract. Thus these soul contracts can be described as an adjunct medication in order to treat a particular disease.  For example, While Sudama was conversating with Mohini, Mohini messaged him quotes that made Sudama a very hardworking and fearless man. Mohini transformed Sudama into a wise man. She said to Sudama that courage is needed to write history, not a pen. She also quoted to Sudama that those do something instead of avoiding something move forward in the world. She advised Sudama to walk with the times, otherwise he will be left behind. She build confidence in Sudama by advising him to have faith in himself, then even fear gets scared of him. With the help of her advise, Sudama faced his daily life challenges in an easy way. Thus Mohini helped Sudama in gaining a positive mindset for himself and have a new outlook towards life. Sudama then advised her by sharing an Instagram reel on how to love herself. He also advised her that she is not alone and he will help her. Actually she believed in him when no one else believed in him. She became his source of inspiration.

Some come into your life in order to teach you how to be a platonic lovable friend or women can be best friend.

 

How soul contracts affect our life?

The soul contracts teach us that we all are connected, way beyond the acquaintances and members of our family we possess in our lives.

The notion that we made an agreement, a contract, before we are born bestows a sense of self-consciousness and awareness that most people don’t bear. This realization which is simple is helpful in motivating us to be alive in our own existence and not allowing the world which surrounds us to suppress our spirit or goals. In one form or another, thoughts result in actions.

 

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7 Common Misconceptions About Colour Therapy

                                7 Common Misconceptions About Colour Therapy

Introduction

Have you ever seen an adult colouring the pages in the colouring book? Yes I have seen an adult colouring the pages. In fact I am also involved in doing colour therapy for myself. This colour therapy has benefitted me in several ways. But some regard colour therapy to be useless and time waste. Well, I am writing this blogpost in order to bust misconceptions about colour therapy so that everyone including adults can avail its benefits.

What is colour therapy?

It is defined as the method which involves treating ailments( mental and physical health conditions) by using colours. This form of therapy dates back to the ancient Egyptians who used rooms where sunlight enters through colored glasses for the therapeutic purposes. Colouring, itself is extremely therapeutic  and is helpful in generating wellness, quietness, mindfulness and the similar benefits that meditation gives to brain. On colouring the intricate patterns, an adult experience mindfulness and achieves a meditative state. A short colouring session improves focus and stimulates creativity.

Colour therapy techniques

The two major techniques of the color therapy involves looking at a color hoping that it will elicit the desired response in the body, or it can be done through reflecting directly the certain colors on parts of human body.

According to colour therapists, there two ways through which colors enter our bodies which can be either through our eyes or skin.

Busting misconceptions regarding color therapy

1.       It is for serious medical conditions: No, it is and should be considered as a complementary treatment side by side with conventional medicine.

2.       There is no need for professional guidance: There is need for professional guidance as not only application but also interpretation of colors could be complex.

3.       Red stimulates appetite: No red is the representation of good luck.

4.       Colour therapy books are only for children: No, Colour therapy books are also for adults as adults can colour the drawings in the book with the help of brush pens.

5.       Colour therapy has same effects on everyone. No colour therapy effects vary from person to person as the colour which has calming effect on one individual has stimulating effect on another individual.

6.       Colour therapy is superstitious

No colour therapy has effects on brain and also on hormone levels. Due to this fact of colour therapy, colour therapy has therapeutic use.

7.       Only bright colours are of use in colour therapy

No, red and yellow boost energy while pale blue and lavender promote relaxation and reduce anxiety.

 

Conclusion

Misconceptions regarding colour therapy should be busted so that it becomes a useful tool in treating mental health conditions as well as leading your path towards a satisfied life.

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Soul Crossings Matrix

                                                            Soul Crossings Matrix

Introduction

One day Shyam went to park in morning. Shyam was disturbed on separation from his dear girlfriend Tanuja. His marriage was confirmed with Madhvi. While walking, Shyam noticed that there are couple of flowers on Hibiscus plant. He plucked one flower to offer the flower to goddess Kali. The next day when he observed that the flower on the hibiscus plant withered, he related to his story of being disturbed after separation from Tanuja and sympathesized with the flower. After that day, he observed that the same flower which withered previously bloomed when it was accompanied by two other flowers. He related that event to arrival of Madhavi and her niece Akangsha in his life. That hibiscus plant gave a ray of hope to Shyam and made him optimistic.

A person comes into your life and commit to be with you for whole life —but other times, you might have encountered a connection with person which usually short-lived lasting days or weeks at a time.

They come to teach us the valuable lessons of life, help us in our growth, or help us in healing from the past wounds.

When someone comes in our lives and we feel a profound connection with them, it becomes both confusing and heartbreaking when we come to know that relationship quickly fizzles out.

Through knowing the emotional aspects of soul crossings, we can minimize the ill effects of break up depression and so that we can achieve peace of mind.

What are soul crossings?

Soul crossings are defined as type of soulmate relationship that lasts for short period of time   but still is able to make a big impact on your positivity and your journey. It describes someone who enters into your life but timing and circumstances are not favourable for a long-term relationship. These people come into your life for a reason. 

For example, during your journey in search of a suitable partner for you, you meet someone who talks to you with affection but due to kundli mismatch or mismatch in career preferences, this relationship do not last forever. But this person has made a positive impact on your mind and you wish for their success in life.

Soul crossings can be considered similar to freelancers who performs work in your company for nine or ten months with whom you form close connection until they shift to other side of the country.

Important signs of soul crossings

Whether your soul crossing lasted two days or two weeks or three months, here are important signs you might have experienced with these soul crossings, these are:

1.       1.Either you or your soul crossing outgrow the other.

2.       2.You both have acceptance to each other unconditionally.

3.       3.You become strong and capable when you accompany them.

4.       4.Your journeys and theirs have had the similar challenges or successes.

5.       5.Your timing and theirs is not right.

6.       6.Though not compatible in sense of long term relationships, but now the relationship is making you feel good.

7.       7.Either of you is facing something that is challenging.

8.       8.Your value systems are aligned with that of the soul crossing means you agree with them in easy manner.

9.      9.A lot is changing in life.

10.   10.The soul crossing increase each others confidence and help one another with yours and theirs life goals.

11.   11. Logistics come in between both of you.

12.  12. Both of you connected immediately.

How soul crossing makes stand in good stead?

Soul crossings gives knowledge about the fact that do not be judgemental about the necessity of the actual connection by the time period of the relationship, but you should listen to your gut feeling and live in the moment ( make most of experience with calm acceptance of the present situation). These soul crossings have come to illuminate you.

It will be beneficial and the first step to make soul crossings stand in good stead if you accept that not all relationships are indicated and destined to be forever. There will be more chances for unique connections with new people in near future

Do not stay on the impermanence of this relation, focus instead on the unforgettable spiritual and life lessons this relation gave you.

Qoutes about soul crossings

1.     1.  If two past lovers can remain just friends, either they are still in love or never were.

2.       2.Select a partner who always force you to level up.

3.       3.Focus more on the people who inspire you not who annoy you. You will get much further in life.

4.       4.Beautiful souls recognize beautiful souls. Keep being genuine. Your people will find you.

5.       5.No one is permanent. Everyone comes for a particular period of time. So enjoy that phase of life and move on.

6.       6.Do everything with a good heart and expect nothing in return and you will never be disappointed.

7.       7.When we lose someone we love, we must learn not to live without them, but to live with the love they left behind.

Conclusion

Though the arrival of the soul crossings was not at right time, still there was a valid reason for this person being in your life as this has healed something in you, altered you at core level, it taught something to you and the reason you cherished it so much, though it lasted for a short period of time.

 

 

 

 

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