MOONGLADE:- The Track of Moonlight on Water

                              Moonglade

                                       "The Track of Moonlight on Water."

Have you ever gazed at a calm lake or a vast ocean under the night sky and noticed a shimmering path of light stretching across the water? This mesmerizing sight, often called "moonglade," is the beautiful reflection of the moon's light on the surface of the water. It's a sight that can leave you in awe, filling your heart with peace and wonder.

What is Moonglade?

Moonglade is not just a poetic term; it's a natural phenomenon where the moonlight reflects on water, creating a glowing path that seems to guide you across the water. This track of light is more pronounced on calm waters, where the gentle ripples play with the moon's reflection, making it dance and shimmer.

In simpler terms, when the moon shines on a large body of water, its light creates a glowing trail. This trail is what we call a moonglade. It’s like a road made of light, leading from the shore to the horizon.

Interesting Facts About Moonglade

1. Cultural Significance:

   
   In many cultures, moonglade is associated with romantic and mystical imagery. In ancient Greek mythology, the moon goddess Selene was believed to ride her chariot across the night sky, leaving a trail of light that became the moonglade. In Hindu culture, the moon is often seen as a symbol of calmness and is associated with the mind. The sight of moonglade can evoke feelings of peace and introspection.

2. Scientific Explanation: Moonglade occurs because of the way light reflects off the water's surface. The moon's light is scattered by the tiny waves and ripples on the water, creating that shimmering effect. The smoother the water, the clearer and more defined the moonglade appears.

3. Optical Illusion:

Interestingly, the moonglade always seems to follow you. No matter where you stand along the shore, the track of moonlight seems to be pointing directly at you. This is because the light is reflecting directly into your eyes, creating the illusion that it’s coming straight to you.

Stories and Legends

The beauty of moonglade has inspired countless stories and legends across the world. In ancient China, it was believed that the moonglade was a bridge to the moon, used by spirits and gods to travel between the heavens and the earth. Lovers would often make wishes while gazing at the moonglade, believing that their dreams would be carried to the moon.

In Japan, there’s a legend of a fisherman who followed the moonglade, believing it would lead him to a hidden treasure beneath the sea. Instead, he found an island that wasn’t on any map, a place of eternal peace where the spirits of the sea dwell.

Why is Moonglade So Fascinating?

There’s something magical about the moonglade. It’s a reminder of the simple beauty of nature, a connection between the earth and the heavens. For many, it’s a moment of reflection, both literally and figuratively. The sight of moonglade can bring about a sense of calm and serenity, making it a perfect time for meditation or quiet contemplation.

In our fast-paced world, taking a moment to appreciate something as simple as the moonglade can be incredibly refreshing. It’s a gentle reminder that even in the darkness, there’s always light, and sometimes, that light can lead us to places of unexpected beauty.

The moonglade is more than just a reflection of light on water; it’s a symbol of hope, a path that seems to lead us to the unknown, filled with possibilities. Whether you’re standing by a lake in the Himalayas, gazing at the Ganges, or watching the waves of the Arabian Sea, the moonglade is a universal sight that can touch your heart, no matter where you are in the world.

So next time you find yourself under a full moon, take a moment to look at the water. You might just find yourself lost in the beauty of the moonglade, with its shimmering path of light guiding your thoughts to new horizons.

Seema Choudhary

                  Sweven: A Vision Seen in Sleep

In the rich world of words, some terms carry a deep and mysterious meaning. One such word is "Sweven," an old English term that refers to a special kind of dream—a vision seen during sleep that feels important and meaningful.

What is a Sweven?

The word "Sweven" comes from Old English, where it was known as "swefn." In ancient times, people believed that a Sweven was more than just an ordinary dream. It was a vision that could reveal hidden truths or even predict the future. 

Unlike the word "dream," which we use today for any kind of sleep experience, "Sweven" suggests something deeper—a message from within, or perhaps from a higher power.

Sweven and the Subconscious Mind

A Sweven is not just a random collection of thoughts that occur while we sleep. It is a vivid, often strange experience that feels like it has a deeper meaning. For example, imagine someone dreams of walking through a dark forest, where every tree seems to whisper secrets. In this sweven, the person might meet an ancestor who gives advice or a warning.

When the person wakes up, they feel that the dream was trying to tell them something important. This is what makes a sweven special—it leaves a lasting impression, urging the dreamer to think about its meaning and what it might be trying to communicate.

Sweven and Their Connection to the Future

In olden days, people believed that Sweven could predict the future or reveal important truths. For example, in medieval literature like Geoffrey Chaucer’s "The House of Fame," swevens are used to show insights about destiny and fate. People saw these dreams as gifts from the divine, offering guidance in difficult times.

Even today, the idea of a Sweven can be valuable. Consider someone who dreams of standing on the edge of a vast ocean, feeling both excited and scared. In their real life, they might be facing a big decision or a life change. The ocean in the Sweven could symbolize the unknown future—full of possibilities and risks. This Sweven, while not predicting the future in a literal sense, can help the person understand their own feelings and approach their challenges with a clearer mind.

The Power of Sweven in Today’s World

In our modern world, we often rely on logic and science to understand everything around us. But the concept of a sweven reminds us that not all truths are clear and obvious. Sometimes, the most important insights come from the dreams we have during sleep. Swevens invite us to explore the hidden parts of our minds, to find meaning in the visions we see when we are not fully awake.

Conclusion

Anhedonia: The Joyless State of Mind.

 Anhedonia is a psychological condition where a person loses the ability to feel pleasure in activities that once made them happy. It is a key symptom of major depressive disorder but can also occur in other mental health conditions like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and substance abuse. Understanding anhedonia and finding ways to deal with it is important for improving mental well-being and overall quality of life.

What is Anhedonia? Anhedonia is not just about feeling sad; it's a deeper emotional numbness. Imagine your favorite activities, like listening to music, spending time with friends, or enjoying a tasty meal, no longer bringing you any happiness or satisfaction. For someone with anhedonia, these activities that once brought joy now feel empty and meaningless. The happiness that used to brighten their days seems out of reach.

Types of Anhedonia: There are two main types of anhedonia: social and physical. Social anhedonia refers to a reduced interest in social interactions and relationships. People may avoid social gatherings, withdraw from friends and family, and feel disconnected even when they are with loved ones. Physical anhedonia, on the other hand, is when a person loses pleasure in physical sensations, like eating, touch, or even sexual activity.

A Story of Lost Joy: 

Let's consider the story of Ravi, a 28-year-old graphic designer who loved creating vibrant, imaginative art. His mornings started with a cup of coffee and the excitement of bringing ideas to life on his digital canvas. But over time, something changed. The colors seemed dull, and the ideas that once flowed effortlessly now felt forced. 

 

His favorite playlist, which used to inspire creativity, no longer moved him. Ravi started avoiding weekend hangouts with friends and preferred staying home. Even his favorite foods began to taste bland. Confused by why everything that once made him happy now felt empty, Ravi visited a therapist, who diagnosed him with anhedonia, a symptom of his underlying depression.

Examples of Anhedonia in Everyday Life:

• Social Withdrawal: Sarah, who used to enjoy lively conversations with her colleagues, now avoids lunch breaks and dreads social events.
• Loss of Interest in Hobbies: John, an avid runner, used to find peace in his daily jogs, but now struggles to even put on his running shoes.
• Diminished Appetite: Priya, who always looked forward to weekend dinners at her favorite restaurant, now finds no pleasure in her meals and has even lost weight as a result.

Causes of Anhedonia: Anhedonia can be caused by several factors. It is often linked to changes in brain chemistry, especially the neurotransmitters that control mood, like dopamine and serotonin. Stress, trauma, chronic illness, and substance abuse can also lead to anhedonia. Some medications, like antidepressants, can sometimes cause a feeling of emotional numbness.

Treatment and Coping Strategies: Dealing with anhedonia usually involves a mix of therapy, medication, and lifestyle changes. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) can help people reconnect with activities and rebuild their ability to feel pleasure.

Medications that balance neurotransmitters may also be prescribed. Regular physical activity, practicing mindfulness, and setting small, achievable goals can help bring back a sense of purpose and joy.

Conclusion: Anhedonia is more than just a temporary lack of interest or sadness; it's a complex emotional condition that can significantly impact a person's life. By recognizing the signs of anhedonia and seeking appropriate help, people can work towards regaining their ability to find joy in everyday experiences. Whether it's through therapy, medication, or support from loved ones, there is hope for overcoming anhedonia and rediscovering life's pleasures.

Seema Choudhary

Eunoia - Positive And Good Thinking

 Eunoia

"A Pure And Well-Balanced Mind, A Good Spirit & Beautiful Thinking."

"a Feeling Of Goodwill & Being Friendly or Wanting To Help Others."

"A Mixed Feeling Of Happiness Despite Being Sad."

Eunoia is the shortest word that contains all the 5 vowels.

Eu means Good and Noia means Mind.

The origin of the term "Eunoia" is Ancient Greek. And in Greek its called "Ethnia".

Its was used in Aristotle Book "Nicomachean Ethics". In Book VIII of "Nicomachean Ethics", Aristotle uses the term to refer to the compassionate and altruistic feelings of goodwill toward one's spouse that form the basis of the moral foundation of Human Life.

Roman Statesman and Philosopher Marcus Tullius Cicero translated "Eunoia" with the Latin word "Benevolentia", that means 'Kindness or Beneficium'.

Eunoia is a rarely used medical term in reference to s general mental health condition.

In rhetoric Eunoia is goodwill that a speaker develops between himself and his audience, a state of 'Precocious Intelligence'.

If a speaker is speaking comfortably, his mind is so clear or his thinking is so positive or his language is influencing people so clearly then it is a kind of "Eunoia". Whenever you are talking to someone, you find yourself clam and full of energy to have an extremely positive or impactful conversation. The person who listen to you also start feeling refreshed.

 Another means - A mixed feeling of happiness while being sad.

Seema Choudhary

Dyslexia

                    A Language Based Learning Disability.

Have you seen the Movie "Taare Zameen Par"? And do you remember Ishaan Awasthi's character in the film? Ishaan had difficulty in reading and writing.

most of people don't know anything about Dyslexia. Whenever we see someone suffering from dyslexia, we think him/her as mentally unbalanced or retarded or stupid.

It is related to certain genes that control brain development. So it can also be genetic or sometimes caused by brain injury and premature birth.

Difference between Dyslexia, Dysgraphia and Dyscalculia-

Dyslexia

The child had difficulty in reading words.

Dysgraphia

The child is unable to write properly.

Dyscalculia

The child faces difficulty in mathematics.

Here we will discuss only about Dyslexia.

Dyslexia is a genetic disease or neurological disorder related to the nervous system. Symptoms include late talking, learning new words slowly and a delay in learning to read.

In short - Dyslexia affects the ability to read, write or speak.

Dyslexia Is NOT an illness

Dyslexia is a learning disability that effects a person's spoken and written language. It does not effects or reflect the individual's intelligence or willingness to learn.

Dyslexia can be difficult to identify before the child enters school , but some early signs may be an indication. 

Common Signs to Identify Dyslexia

(Before school, at school, adulthood)

• Reading Difficulties
• Late development of speech
• Illegible writing
• Difficulty with number
• Inability to follow multiple instructions
• Confuses letters with a similar shape, such as b and d.
• Slow to establish a dominant hand, i.e. right or left handed.
• Difficulty  putting thoughts onto paper
• Seems to daydream or zone out when in a classroom or meeting scenario
• intelligent but does not test well or has severe anxiety about testing

Treatments Of Dyslexia

Unfortunately, Dyslexia is a condition that has to be dealt with throughout life as there is no specific medication to correct the neurological anomaly. Dyslexia can be identified at an early age and age-appropriate treatment can increase success,

Starting a child's treatment at an early age can prevent reading disability in the first few years of schooling, although this may not be so easy. An essential part of treatment as a parent is to educate yourself about the condition and stay positive.

Understand that it takes time for doctors to diagnose Dyslexia.

Currently, no medication treat Dyslexia. Instead, most children with dyslexia can succeed in school with tutoring or a special education program. Emotional support also plays an important role.

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Seema choudhary

Wabi Sabi - Accepting Incompleteness

                                Wabi Sabi

                         " That Life Is Like That, Uncertain, Temporary, Incomplete."

'A way of living that Focuses on finding beauty in life's imperfections and peacefully accepting the natural cycle of growth and decay.'

I don't know why people always try to find faults in others. Many times it happens with me that I worked very hard and people start finding flaws in my work. I have often seen people commenting on my clothes, questioning the way I live my life.

Be it any work or any item of consumption, we need everything completely and in the right way. Be it any person, be it you or me, in today's time everyone wants to be absolutely perfect. And in the race to become perfect, we start finding faults in others and start making allegations.

This is the reason why mental stress is arising in life nowadays. So, I want to live my life very simply and happily and satisfactorily even in this environment of appearance.

So, Nothing is Permanent

Nothing is Perfect 

And Nothing is Finished.

Wabi-Sabi is a Japanese Philosophy according to which all things should be as they are imperfect, imperfect and temporary - and includes all aspects of life from the creative to the spiritual.

           "Be Who You Are, Outer Beauty Lasts For A Few Days. Like A Bowl Which Becomes Old After Some Time But It's Usefulness Remains The Same".

 

        Wabi Sabi has no exact meaning in the English dictionary and do not translate directly into English. Its a Japanese philosophy of life that tells us to be at peace with shortcomings. Wabi originally referred to the solitude of living in nature, away from society; Sabi meant "cool", "lean" or "withered". 

Around the 14 century these meanings began to change, taking on a more positive connotation.

        After centuries of incorporating artistic and Buddhist influences from China, wabi sabi eventually developed into a distinctly Japanese ideal. Over time, the meaning of wabi and sabi became more light-hearted and optimistic.

Why am I interested and want to engage with the concept of Wabi-Sabi ?

A few month back , I had gone to attend a family functions in the in-laws village. After going there, I felt that people have come to this ceremony only to show their clothes and ornaments and their status, maybe i was one of them. But after only a short time, I realized that everyone wants to show themselves above each other. 

I was the daughter-in-law of the house, so I felt that I should also help everyone in the household work. Even After helping me I heard some people finding fault with me, they were commenting on me, making fun of me behind my back, make fun of me with words. They forgot about their limits.

I didn't even know about the people who were doing this and I saw them for the first time in that village. They told to others behind my back that I didn't work, just pretending to work. 

When I heard about myself, I remembered the story of the "Tea Ceremony" in Japan, where tea held whenever someone wanted to show off their wealth.

The concept of Wabi Sabi is also somewhat related to the tea ceremony.

 

I don't care what anyone says, just I can do one thing next time I meet those haters I will keep away from them. Yes, I agree that I have not accumulated money in life, I don't know how to show off, I do not know how to talk big, but I know how to be happy with what I am.

Because Wabi Sabi teaches us that one should accept a person as he/she is, with his merits and demerits, the good and the bad, the beautiful and the ugly.

Wabi Sabi teaches us to find beauty in imperfection to nature and enjoy the simple pleasures in life.

In today's Japan , the meaning of wabi sabi is often summarized as " Wisdom in Natural Simplicity".

                        A contemporary Japanese exploration of the concept of wabi sabi can be found in Junichiro Tanizaki's  influential essay "In Praise of Shadows".

Wabi Sabi concept were historically of great importance in the "Development of Western Studio Pottery"; Bernard Leach (1887-1979) was deeply influenced by Japanese aesthetics and techniques, evident in his seminal work "A Potter's Book".

At the end, if you want to understand in one line, then accept what is natural, whether it is a person, a thing  a lack in you; to see the beauty and power in it and to make it perfect.

So find beauty in not only your own but also in the shortcomings of others.

Seema Choudhary

Kainotophobia - An Abnormal Fear of Newness.

"A Medical Term That Defines Abnormal Fear of Newness or Fear of Changes.

Kainotophobia (Cainotophobia), this word come to my mind many days ago when I observed people around me and people are afraid of innovation or newness and want to adopt the same concept that has been around for a long time.

            I am trying to find a proper and detailed description of this Kainotophobia term, only the meaning of this word found on the internet.

           I think Fear of change doesn't just mean of changing things at home and work, but also changing the way of thinking and living. More than anything, some people neither want to change the way they live nor do they want to let the people around them change.

          In my article, I have used the term Kainotophobia for those people who never want the people around them and their children to go out and think different from their views. If this happens they will be left alone and their will be no one to listen to them and serve them.

For example, Once I met the children of my closest relative. The children were very interesting and intelligent and wanted to go out for studies but their mother did not agree. When I asked the reason, they said that the children are still too young not to be alone away from home, while these children are at that stage of age where they have made a step towards understanding the world and now they have to start the age of learning and seeing the world outside the home.

       when I was trying to explain them the benefits of education, the children's mother told me clearly that if they go out and get education then they will forget me and who will serve me.

I shocked, who has such thoughts in the 21st century.

Next example, similarly some people do not want to change the condition of things in their house. Things lie in one place for long periods of time, never to be refurbished or rearranged, even when they start to look old and worn out. Like -  some old photo frame and pictures of childhood memories and pictures of past young life, the elders of the house do not want to replace them or nor allow them to be removed from that place and kept some where else.

Experience, once while teaching in school, I felt like explaining to children in a new way, but at the same time a senior teacher came and started shouting that you cannot do it in any new way or with any new words. She told me that she has 25 years of experience or I will have to follow her method.  She doesn't want to change her 25 years old teaching method, she doesn't want to bring any innovation in education.

Another, I have seen in my In-law's village that women are not interested in new traditions of life and do not want to change according to the younger generation. She  thinks that if we let the change happen, the next generation will start doing what they want and then we will loss control in the house and no one will ask us.

So, In order that no new change takes place, those women will create such a tense atmosphere in the house by resorting to hypocrisy, due to which the new change will have to be avoided.

Some people want to drive everyone according to their mind set. Get angry if someone act out of their way.

    Finally there are  lot of experiences about the fear of changes or fear of newness.

          Without any research how we can we define whether it is Kainotophobia in medical terms or not.

If we define it based on the definition of Kainotophobia, then Kainotophobia is the fear of any change, whether it is the fear of changing the location of an object or person, the fear of changing thoughts or any change that  generates newness and positive energy,

I define Kainotophobia/ Cainotophobia according to my thoughts and experience. Please share your thoughts on what you understand by the term Kainotophobia.

Seema Choudhary