Pleasure vs Happiness | Dr Shashikant Dudhgaonkar Pleasure vs Happiness — Dr Shashikant Dudhgaonkar Since Aristotle, happiness has been usefully thought of as consisting of at least two aspects: hedonia (pleasure) and eudaimonia (a life well lived). In contemporary psychology, these are commonly referred to as pleasure and meaning or happiness. Understanding our feelings is … Read more
On Conflicts | Shashikant Dudhgaonkar On Conflicts In today’s fast-paced life, marked by unending EMIs, prolonged work hours, long commutes, and the piling up of mental and emotional load without any effective safety valves, there has been a quiet but profound shift in Indian households. Many have gradually turned into battle zones. Add to this … Read more
Mental Health: Apart from Depression and Suicidal Tendencies | Shashikant Dudhgaonkar Home › Essays › Mental Health: Apart from Depression and Suicidal Tendencies Mental Health: Apart from Depression and Suicidal Tendencies ©️ Shashikant Dudhgaonkar When we talk about mental health, what often comes to mind are depression and suicidal tendencies. These are discussed extensively and … Read more
Mountain or a mole hill I was sprawled on the bed Casually reading Something that was at hand Not my bed though Was in my sons room watching him study For his upcoming exam That’s tomorrow And it’s past midnight now The insistent sleep Wants to close my eyes While he wanted me to stay … Read more
Following lines are about feelings that a lot of people have or have had. They are numbing as well as terrifying, at the same time. These lines are especially for them and for people who might be knowing them. Will help them understand their suffering. Come face to face with it. For in understanding lie … Read more