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Ah, divorce. That magical life event that suddenly makes you the villain in your own story, the talk of the town, and the subject of family meetings where your presence is not required. It’s like being the protagonist in a Bollywood drama, except there’s no happy ending, and the aunties are narrating the plot like it's their personal Netflix series.

In close-knit communities or families, especially Indian ones divorce isn’t just the end of a relationship. Oh no, my friend. It’s a social earthquake, a crime against the entire family tree, a scandal bigger than the time someone married outside their caste. Your personal business becomes a joint family project, and the best part? The only people NOT consulted are the ones actually going through it.

Read more: Divorce in a Close-Knit Community: Where Everyone’s a Therapist (Except an Actual One)

Look, I get it. Trees drop leaves, they make a mess, and sometimes they get in the way of your perfect patio vision. But before you grab that chainsaw or call in the tree surgeons, let’s take a moment to reflect — preferably under the calming shade of a big, leafy friend. Because destroying trees isn’t just ruining your garden’s aesthetic; it’s actively harming the planet. And in case you haven’t noticed, we don’t have a spare one lying around.

Read more: Why Chopping Down Trees in Your Garden is a Colossal Mistake (and Why You Should Be Hugging Them...

If I had a $ or £ for every time I heard someone say, "I can't meditate, my mind is too busy," I'd be sipping cocktails on a tropical beach by now. The truth is, meditation isn’t about sitting in perfect stillness, levitating in a mystical trance, or achieving enlightenment overnight. It’s about learning to navigate the chaos of everyday life — burning your toast, leaving the house late because you got distracted (again), and running around like a hamster on a wheel. Life is annoying. But meditation? That’s the pause button you didn’t know you needed.

Read more: Meditation: Why Even Bother?

Hey friends, let's talk about happiness!

Now, before you roll your eyes and mutter, "Oh great, another self-help spiel," hear me out. I'm not here to tell you to meditate for three hours a day, drink kale smoothies, or journal your feelings into oblivion (unless, of course, you love doing those things — then by all means, carry on!). I’m here to remind you that happiness is a choice. A cheeky, rebellious, go-against-the-grain choice that we get to make every single day.

You see, happiness isn’t some magical unicorn that blesses a chosen few while the rest of us fumble through life with a permanently grumpy expression. No, happiness is a conscious decision. A decision to look at life through a slightly more optimistic (and sometimes ridiculous) lens. So, let me break it down!

Read more: Happiness: It’s a Choice, My Friends!