The Heartlogue

 So, here we are—Cyclone Fengal is barreling toward Tamil Nadu, and we're all bracing for impact. The winds are picking up, and the rains are getting heavier. I’ve got the essentials ready—flashlights, food, water—but wait... I’m on a candle hunt! How could I forget the one item that makes power cuts a little more bearable? While I search for it in the dark, I can't help but chuckle at how well-prepared we've become... except for this tiny but essential detail. Let's just hope Fengal doesn’t mind the lack of candles!

 So, if you’ve been following the news lately, you know that Cyclone Fengal has become the weather equivalent of a Netflix show you just can’t seem to finish. It was supposed to show up, do its thing, and leave us all shaking our heads. But instead, Fengal is playing the ultimate plot twist: a storm that simply won’t let go. First, it was like, "I'm coming tomorrow," and we all prepared for the grand entrance. Schools closed, the NDRF was on standby, and everyone braced themselves for the downpour. We were mentally ready. Then, poof , Fengal decided to pull a disappearing act. “Maybe I’ll just take a break and reschedule,” it seemed to say. Yesterday, the news was like, "Cyclone Fengal? Nah, it's gone—nothing to see here." Everyone let out a collective sigh of relief, grabbing their umbrellas, because, you know, it’s not every day that a cyclone just shows up uninvited. It was like Fengal had RSVP’d to the party, left without saying goodbye, and then suddenl...

 Have you ever noticed a mild headache or a little fatigue and immediately thought it might be something serious? You’re not alone. Many of us experience fear when it comes to our health, especially when we notice common symptoms that feel unusual or persistent. This fear, while natural, can sometimes spiral into anxiety, making us believe that everyday sensations are signs of something serious. Let’s explore why this happens and how to manage it. Why Does This Happen? Information Overload The internet is a double-edged sword. While it gives us access to valuable health information, it also floods us with worst-case scenarios. A simple search about a headache can lead you down a rabbit hole of terrifying possibilities, convincing you that something minor is actually life-threatening. Past Experiences If you or someone you know has faced a serious illness, it can heighten your sensitivity to symptoms. Your mind starts connecting the dots, even when there’s no real connection. Fear o...

  Growing up, I believed positivity meant being happy all the time, brushing aside problems, and forcing a smile no matter what. But life taught me otherwise. Positivity isn’t about ignoring life’s challenges—it’s about facing them with a heart that refuses to give up. I remember a particularly dark period in my life when everything seemed to be crumbling around me. I had just lost a job I loved, and with it, a sense of purpose. Every morning felt like a mountain I didn’t have the strength to climb. Friends and family offered words of encouragement, but they felt hollow against the weight of my own thoughts. One day, I came across an old journal tucked away in a drawer. Inside was a list titled "Small Things That Make Me Happy." It had simple entries: the smell of rain, my mom’s laughter, the way sunlight danced through my window in the morning. For the first time in weeks, I smiled. I started adding to that list daily. Some days it was hard—when nothing felt right, I would ...