mental health – Musings by Mubashshira

On finding joy, even while riding the struggle bus

I’m finally coming to the conclusion (late to the party, I know) that at no point is life going to ever be neat and tidy, all the different parts in order. There is always (other than for some few crazy lucky beings) going to be some messy parts, some things that could do with improvement,Continue reading “On finding joy, even while riding the struggle bus”

A new chapter?

So at first it was all quite and exciting and everything. Moving back to what is possibly the greatest city in the world, and no lockdown in sight! A stressful but exciting time. Now, however, it would not be inaccurate to say that I identify more as a tightly knit ball of stress than IContinue reading “A new chapter?”

short thoughts: on judging one’s existential state, or, the answer to “how are you?”

When people ask how you are, I wonder how many actually know what they are asking? Is it just a customary greeting? Are you enquiring about my overall well-being, encompassing my personal, professional, and social lives? Is it a question on how I am physically, whether all my parts are in working order? I spentContinue reading “short thoughts: on judging one’s existential state, or, the answer to “how are you?””