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Forgotten creative expression

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       It has always taken me some time to get into writing. School was always filled with essay writing which I used to enjoy so much and that felt so easy to do always. I perhaps wrote without any fear of judgement, entire curriculum in fact was interesting as it was my intense desire to just learn and read. Exam was mere activity that I was undertaking as a part of the course. What went wrong later was that the idea of writing as a part of creative outlet or expression of my ideas was distorted by the fact that writing became performative, it wasn't fun any more, it appeared as if I need to prove plus English being my second language it was always as if I need to develop separate skills of writing and expression it felt.     Marathi being my first language, I don't really know if I think and express myself adequately in marathi too. Maybe it is a mix of all, English, Marathi and Hindi; I am so grateful for knowing these languages as it has opened up vast...

Need of holistic health care_but first what is health!!

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One of the unique experiences in human existence is the uniqueness of each individual being. Entropy exists in each species to help adapt and survive. We are less predictable and cannot be put into any kind of structure, not only societal but overall, even something as simple as being bound to a particular diet, healthcare regime, or a specific thought process. The more flexible we are, the more adaptable we become, and the stronger we are to bear the impact of a constantly evolving existence. When it comes to health, as defined, it is not only physical but extends to emotional dimensions as well, along with aspects that we access in a more spiritual sense. To simplify, let us consider the dimensions also mentioned in the WHO definition of health, which encompasses physical, mental, and social health. As the definition goes: a state of complete physical, mental, and social well being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. Let us understand the concept of social well bei...