Raw And Real with Sakshi

  Love Yourself First – Before You Expect It From Others In a world that constantly demands more from us — more patience, more love, more sacrifice — we often forget to give the most important gift to ourselves: our own love . You cannot pour from an empty cup. If you are always giving, always bending, always trying to prove your worth to others, you will eventually feel drained, unseen, and unappreciated. The truth is simple yet powerful: the relationship you have with yourself sets the tone for every other relationship in your life . Why Loving Yourself Isn’t Selfish Many people fear that self-love will make them arrogant or distant. But healthy self-love isn’t about thinking you’re better than others — it’s about respecting yourself enough to: Set boundaries Say no when needed Choose people who value you Walk away from what hurts you When you truly love yourself, you stop begging for scraps of affection. You stop chasing people who make you feel small. And y...

  “You’re not being let go because you failed. The system is changing — and we’re all just trying to survive it.”

“You’re allowed to say ‘No’ without guilt. ‘No’ is a complete sentence. And it doesn’t mean you love them any less — it means you’re choosing to love yourself too.”  

The Quiet Loneliness We Don't Talk About We live in a world more connected than ever—where we can reach anyone at any time with a single tap. And yet, so many of us carry a quiet, aching loneliness. The kind that doesn’t scream. The kind that sits with you even when you’re surrounded by people. It’s not the kind of loneliness that comes from being physically alone. It's deeper. It’s the feeling of being unseen, even when you're right in front of someone. It's hearing "How are you?" but knowing they don’t really want the honest answer. It's scrolling through highlight reels on social media while wondering if anyone would notice if you just disappeared for a while. The Illusion of Connection We text more, talk less. We double-tap instead of asking, “Are you okay?” We fill silences with notifications, hoping it will drown out the emptiness we don’t want to face. But loneliness doesn’t always come from a lack of people....

🧠 Double Mentality: Why It's Okay at Home but Wrong Outside?

Breakups are never easy. Whether it ended suddenly or after a long, difficult road, emotional pain is a natural part of separation. Healing takes time, intention, and compassion—especially for yourself. In this guide, we'll explore practical and empowering steps to help you emotionally heal after a breakup. EMOTIONAL HEALING AFTER BREAKUP 

  🌿 There Is No Tomorrow (A Spiritual Reflection) In the Bhagavad Gita, Lord Krishna reminds Arjuna: "You have a right to your actions, but not to the fruits thereof." We live entangled in outcomes— waiting for peace to arrive once success is achieved, postponing joy until we’ve healed, delaying truth until it’s convenient. But life, in its truest form, exists only in the present karmic moment . There is no tomorrow. Not in the way we romanticise it. Tomorrow is a shadow of the now— a concept created by the mind to comfort our indecision. But the soul knows better. It knows that breath, awareness, and action exist only here . We postpone love because we fear rejection. We defer forgiveness, waiting for perfect closure. We delay purpose, waiting for a clearer sign. But these are illusions. The universe never guaranteed us another sunrise. 🌸 Today is sacred. This moment is your dharma in motion. This silence, this ache, this joy— they are not preludes t...

  The Weight of Unspoken Pain There are wounds that never make a sound — the kind you carry deep within, where no one else can see. They don’t bleed, but they ache. They don’t scream, but they drain you slowly. Silent pain can be the heaviest because it’s yours alone to hold. No one else shares its weight, and no one else can read the battles written in your eyes. ( Related reading: Emotional Anesthesia – Feeling Numb and Healing ) Why We Stay Silent We often hide our pain because we fear judgment, rejection, or burdening the people we love. Sometimes, we can’t find the words to describe what’s breaking us. “Maybe it’s not that big of a deal.” “Others have it worse.” “I should be stronger.” But silence, while it feels safe, can also become a prison. It keeps us from the help, understanding, and healing we deserve. ( Related reading: Love Yourself First ) Steps Toward Opening Up Find Your Safe Person – Someone who listens without judgment. Write It Out – Journali...

When Life Changes in a Moment One moment you feel in control, and the next, everything shifts. Life has a way of surprising us — sometimes in ways we never saw coming. These moments can be heartbreaking, overwhelming, or even liberating. But no matter how they arrive, they leave behind lessons we carry forever. Life’s Unpredictable Nature Change often comes without warning. A single decision, an unexpected event, or a sudden loss can alter our path completely. These experiences teach us that control is often an illusion — and that flexibility is the real strength. ( Related reading: Change Your Thinking, Discover a New You ) Finding Calm in Chaos When everything feels uncertain, finding small anchors of stability becomes essential — a morning routine, a daily walk, or a moment of quiet with yourself. These little habits keep us grounded when the big picture feels unclear. ( Related reading: Emotional Anesthesia – Feeling Numb and Healing ) Turning Pain into Growth Even th...

Leave the Past Behind: How Letting Go Can Set You Free

 When Life Feels Off and You Don’t Know Why (A personal reflection on that confusing stage of life when we quietly wonder, “Where did I go wrong?” and how it might just be the beginning of something better.)

  From Scared of the Dark to Peace in the Dark 🌪️ Living in Fear: A State of Constant “What Ifs” There was a time when I was afraid of almost everything. What if I fail? What if people leave? What if I’m not good enough? Fear was my default setting. I played life safely — never too high, never too deep — just somewhere in the middle. Comfortable. Predictable. Numb. But the truth is: a life lived in fear isn't lived at all. ✨ The Turning Point: When Life Gently Breaks You Open My shift didn’t happen overnight. It came through breakdowns, disappointments, and quiet heartbreaks that slowly pushed me inward. I started journaling, listening to spiritual talks, and learning to sit with my discomfort instead of running from it. One night, I whispered to myself, “Maybe I don’t need all the answers right now. Maybe I just need to breathe.” 🌈 What Helped Me Move from Fear to Peace? If you’re in that place of unease, I want to share what helped me: 📝 1. Writing My Truth Journa...

The Silent Struggle: How Today’s Generation Faces Depression Behind Screens and Smiles Some days, you wake up tired — not because you didn’t sleep, but because life itself feels heavy. Depression doesn’t always look like tears. Sometimes, it’s brushing your hair but not feeling like leaving home. Sometimes, it’s smiling in photos — but feeling nothing inside. 💭 What Depression Really Feels Like Depression is not just “being sad.” It’s an emotional fog that dims your world. You lose: Motivation Connection Energy Interest in things you once loved Even joy feels muted. And hope? It whispers too softly to hear. 🙍🏻‍♀️ My Own Story  I’ve had days when even writing felt like climbing a mountain. Not because I had nothing to say — but because the weight of saying it felt too much. I’ve learned to recognize the soft signs: Avoiding texts Cancelling plans Staring at the wall and calling it “rest” Depression isn’t always dramatic. ...