Rekha's Ramblings

A day out with girlfriends = giggles, goofing and good times. Every woman should be able to experience this pure, unadulterated joy every now and then. I did not then, I was busy raising my kids but looking forward to it now. Better late than never. Today is  World Mental Health Day  . It is easy to lose yourself in the rut, in the grind. I grew up with the phrase "ask and you shall receive." You oversee your own wellbeing, and I have learnt that one must ask, one must find out the resources available to them. It can be simple things like walking outside, visiting a local library or watching something you like or listening to the music you like. In this case, I had to ask my friends if I could join them and glad, I did. We had such a wonderful time that I am still smiling thinking about it. Hope you can figure out what it is that makes you happy, brings you joy. My ramblings on this World Mental Health Day!!    

  October is 'Mental health awareness month.  My mother, in fact, both of my parents always told us this," मागा म्हणजे मिळेल", "ask and you shall receive."  You may be going through a tough time, hurting, grieving but unless you ask for help or confide in someone, no one will know, no one can help.  There are plenty of resources available. Please reach out, find someone to talk to.  There is no shame in asking. There is always someone who cares. This year's show theme of my children's school marching band is based on the same.  I tell them and all their friends to please reach out. I and I know several other parents, who are available, willing to help in whatever capacity, but you must ask.  Do not be shy or feel ashamed. I am glad I have people to reach out to and I am not shy to ask for help when I need it. My ramblings on this Sunday!