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Women and Body Hatred

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“You have lost weight . tell me what you do ? Is it Zumba?” my friend Radha began this conversation as we met for a brunch during Christmas holidays “Look at me so fat. I have nt had time to workout or diet ” Rina added sulking her face I decided not to comment. I did not want to get into my ‘Coach ‘ Mode And then after talking , eating and sipping coffees - it was time for the group selfie. “Ash you go in the front- we all will stand behind you” - Richa said “ My closeup face looks fat yaa and my skin is terrible.“ We smiled as we clicked pictures. “ oh shit delete the pic- I look fat. Look at my arms they are so ugly “ Revati blurted “ Yuck my teeth look bad - ash take one more selfie and my double chin oh no” Rani was so upset Can you relate to the situation? Let me tell you the truth I hadn’t really lost any weight Rina is definitely not fat Richa has a very good skin too Rani has a beautiful smile and no double chin And Revati’s arms are not huge  We women have only

Happy Mothers Day- To All the Women who are not yet Moms

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Do you just become mom by giving birth? It is easy to write happy mothers day to all lovely moms who are experiencing joy of motherhood after giving birth. Motherhood is joy . It is difficult too at times but it is all worth. But today’s article is not just for     Biological Moms. It is for all those who have been shamed for not been Moms yet. Are you one of them? Time and Again as a Tarot reader I face a question by clients “ When will we become parents /When Will i get pregnant? “ As a Consciousness facility I keep getting asked” Can you give me clearings so that we become parents soon” And as a wellness coach I have been meeting clients who are facing so many emotions  Frustration for not being able to conceive Guilt for not bearing a child yet Stress for when will they get pregnant  Judgement for “enjoying life without kids” Being called everything from Selfish to Infertile and Irresponsible  I know women who have broken down in front of me for no