This blog explores my challenge in understanding emotions. I compare it to Leonardo da Vinci’s scientific approach. Despite feeling emotions, my analytical brain often takes over, making it hard to grasp them fully. Yet, I remain hopeful. Like Leonardo’s quest for truth, I trust in the brain’s ability to learn. With time, I hope to better understand emotions and find inner peace.

As I jot this down, there’s a mix of sadness and relief. Love isn’t just a chemical reaction or physical attraction; it’s about presence and connection. The women I’ve loved had more than just charm—they had a unique essence. Even when love feels past tense, it never fully leaves. We’re all trying to grasp this feeling, writing and reading about it, but maybe we never quite do. And that’s okay.

In the journey of human evolution, our minds have raced ahead, grappling with intricate thoughts and complex communication. While our societies have evolved, our biology, rooted in survival instincts, hasn’t kept pace. Despite dwelling in bustling cities, our minds, wired for foraging threats, face a new challenge—anxiety. The blog unravels the impact of this evolutionary mismatch on our mental health, emphasizing strategies to navigate anxiety in the modern world. It elucidates the intertwined nature of fear, anxiety, and cognition, proposing actionable steps, including breathing exercises, for effective anxiety management.

Think of your body as a vessel for energy, absorbing from the world. A friend, facing family strife, depression, and societal expectations, blamed himself for circumstances beyond control. Many battle self-blame in societies like India, fueled by family struggles, societal pressures, and perfectionism. Recognizing these roots is crucial for empathy. Mindfulness, stepping back to analyze thoughts, can combat self-blame. Understanding shared human experiences, including the damaging cycle of self-blame, fosters a kinder world that celebrates uniqueness, breaking the cycle of self-hate. The negativity in your bucket isn’t your doing; it’s someone else’s contribution.

Despite children being unique, the contemporary educational system imposes a uniform structure, thus suppressing individuality and promoting competition. This write-up provides insight into learning disabilities, the hindrance they pose in problem solving, and its broader implications into adulthood. It emphasizes that issues linked to ostensibly ‘lazy’ behavior could be rooted in learning difficulties and recommends seeking medical assistance for better diagnosis and understanding. The author closes on a note advocating for neurodiversity and draws parallels with AI complexities.