Allhumdolillah! I am at a much better place since my last post with series of lab tests, utlrasounds, a mammogram and some other really scary tests, and a gut wrenching anxiety of results. I am doing well thankfully everything was clear except low iron levels with vitamin d3 deficiency. These deficiencies are now on their way to recovery. It is worth noting that I have been struggling with intense brain and physical fatigue since 2019 but not a single doctor was able to identify my problem. Once somebody is diagnosed with depression or anxiety then every health issue they complain about is looked from the psychological lenses. Nobody asked me to check iron, vitamin b12 or vitamin d3 deficiencies even my mum who is a dermatologist always assured me that I am fine and this weakness is just a phase. It was a phase alright, it engulfed almost 8 years of my life pushed back my career and research ambitions. This is not the case alone with me but there are many people who silentl...
WARMEST EID MUBARAK…to all my friends, family
and all my blog readers (who have now become my extended family). I wish all of
you tremendous joy, love, peace, health & prosperity today and for all the
years to come.
Many Happy Returns on the Birthdays this
month. There are so many of us born in October that it is difficult to keep up
with the counting.
October used to be the hottest and driest
month of the year but this time it is quite pleasant, at the juncture of summer
leaving us and winters soon approaching. I always used to think that the people who
are born in this month, popularly known as Librans
are quite pleasant, talented, creative and well balanced in their nature so why
is the month of their birth dry and dull.
What is most interesting that I share
my birthday with Kate Winslet. Waheed Murad, Amitabh Bachchan, Rekha, Will
Smith are amongst many of the other famous Librans.
Of course the underlying intention here is
also to highlight and brag a bit about my own qualities as I am also a Libra.
Zodiac signs are fun to
read but I somehow doubt their authenticity. Human nature is so complicated,
besides we have huge influences of our family setup, how and where we are
brought up, our genetic structure and so much more. How can few paragraphs describe
any human, they might give some broad-based pointers but definitely not the complete
picture.
It is hugely believed that all libras have
well-balanced personalities but I have seen many who are usually out of balance,
not mentally insane or anything of the kind, but they go to extremes. I myself
sometimes go to extreme of things.
Second biggest assumption is that we are very
bad decision makers to the point that we are unable to take any decision,
mainly due to our confused personality.
I am a very swift decision maker, good or bad,
but I do decide quickly. Many other Librans are also good in decision making. At
times, I do get confused and take my time to decide but when it is decided, I
am like Salman Khan; “Ek baar jab main koi commitment kar leta hoon... Toh phir
main apni bhi nahin sunta” (Once I make commitment…. I do not even listen to
myself). Lolz :)
Another favourite of mine is the famous quality
of being Diplomatic attributed to us. As far as being diplomatic is concerned I can safely say that I am diplomatic (i.e.
careful, not a hypocrite), and this quality has always proved to be quite handy.
Personally or professionally this quality has always helped me; you listen to
everyone’s thoughts discreetly but respond skillfully only to the extent that
is required. However that’s me, whereas many Librans I know are outrightly straightforward.
With the same straightforwardness I declare
my respect and regards to you all and take your leave.
Much Love..
Sonya Syed. (Day 494)
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