Sometimes, all it takes is a shift in perspective to turn a burden into a blessing - Vishwad
I took some of my friend’s time to just talk. It was one of those conversations that felt like a deep breath—a chance to let go of the worries that had been piling up in my mind. Sometimes, simply being able to share, to say things out loud without judgment, is all you need to feel lighter. I didn’t realize how much I needed it until we started talking.
my friend and I sat down for one of those heart-to-heart conversations that can only happen when you’re really tuned in. We both felt a bit weighed down by everything—work, responsibilities, just the nonstop hustle that life throws at you. It’s so easy to feel like you’re carrying the world on your shoulders. But as we talked, something shifted. We started to look at things differently, almost as if these issues were someone else’s, and it opened up a new perspective.
Sometimes, we get so wrapped up in our own lives that our problems feel overwhelming, like they’re impossible to escape. But as my friend reminded me, if you can look at your struggles as if they’re not your own, you start to get some distance from them. When you take a step back, it’s easier to see things clearly—maybe even realize that the “huge” problem isn’t as all-consuming as it seemed.
Imagine you’re giving advice to a friend. What would you say? Suddenly, the advice becomes simpler, and somehow, the path forward seems clearer. This simple shift in perspective helped us feel a bit lighter, a bit more hopeful. It was like taking a breath of fresh air after being stuck inside all day.
The Power of Counting Blessings
During our chat, we kept coming back to this phrase: “Count your blessings.” It’s one of those pieces of advice you hear so often that it starts to feel like a cliche. But the truth is, there’s so much power in it. When you stop focusing on what’s wrong and start noticing what’s right, your mindset shifts. It doesn’t make the problems disappear, but it changes how you feel about them.
We realized that even on our hardest days, there’s always something to be grateful for—whether it’s our health, our loved ones, or even the chance to have conversations like the one we were having. By counting those blessings, we were reminded of how much good there is around us, even when things feel challenging.
Letting Go of What Doesn’t Serve Us
Another thing we talked about was the idea of letting go of things that don’t serve us. So often, we carry around stress and worries that we don’t need to. We cling to grudges, relive old mistakes, and hold onto thoughts that only bring us down. But if we can learn to let those go—even just a little—we make space for positivity and peace.
We all have moments where we replay negative experiences or hold onto what-ifs. But what if we could take all that energy and focus it on the good memories instead? By choosing to remember the joy, laughter, and kindness that others have shared with us, we can create a mental space that feels more comforting, even when life is tough.
Do you remember the village way of social gatherings? The 90s kids would have witnesses that the elders during evening would have a casual gathering ( they talk about A to Z in the universe... Of course which also gives ease rather demotivate 😂 ). Yes... We also talked about how we rarely gather for fun, light-hearted conversations anymore, like those evening gatherings ( in colloquium language it is called as rachabanda ) our parents or grandparents used to have back in the villages. Back then, people would sit together, share stories, laugh, and just let go of the day’s worries. It was a space to be real, without the pressures we often put on ourselves now. They talked about everything from local issues to faraway events, but the main idea was simply to connect.
Today, even if we do gather, sometimes we let negative conversations or gossip take over, and that doesn’t leave us feeling good.. When we choose to focus on fun, positivity, and support, those gatherings can become something we look forward to—a chance to recharge rather than drain ourselves.
Changing Our Mindset, One Step at a Time
So, after that conversation, I realized that changing your mindset doesn’t have to be a big, dramatic shift. It can be as simple as looking at your life from a different angle, counting a few blessings, and letting go of what doesn’t help you. It’s choosing to focus on what adds to your life rather than what takes away from it.
If you’re feeling stuck or stressed, try talking things out with someone who listens and helps you see things differently. Maybe you’ll realize, as I did, that sometimes a small shift in perspective is all you need to feel a little lighter. It’s not about avoiding challenges, but about handling them with a sense of gratitude and calm.
So here’s to counting our blessings, seeing the good, and letting go of the rest. Sometimes, that’s all we need to find a little more peace.
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With love
Dr. Swetha Vishnuchittan
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