Hands once young now marked by time’s soft art, Yet never worn the beating of one heart. Through every dawn and dusk, we share the road, Two souls aligned beneath life’s gentle load.

Like sudden rain on a sunlit day, Life twists softly in a new ballet. Unseen paths that softly beckon, In every turn, the unexpected.

Stopping to smell lavender, time bends slow, a purple hush where soft breezes flow. The world forgets its hurried disguise, while peace takes root beneath open skies.

To be firm is to be a steady flame in a world of flickering shadows

Barefoot days beneath wide skies, where time moved slow and soft, a pocket full of whispered dreams, and hearts untouched by shadows

Dreamcatchers don’t just guard your sleep,they sieve chaos into quiet art, weaving nightmares into feathers of hope,and letting only the soft dreams pass through the heart.

Sweat writes the story that luck can’t fake, Dreams bow to those who stay awake. No shortcut builds what effort can, Hard work is the making of every human.

Golden rays spill over edge and vine, A balcony garden greets the shining sun. Light weaves through leaves, so calm, divine, A gentle promise: new day begun.

Open Letter on World Mental Health Day -October 9, 2025 Dear Friends and Fellow Humans, Today, on World Mental Health Day, we come together across the globe not just to acknowledge mental health but to honor it as an essential part of our humanity. Mental health is not a whispered secret nor a solitary struggle—it is a collective responsibility and a shared experience that unites us all. In a world that often moves too fast and demands too much, it is easy to overlook the quiet battles fought beneath seemingly calm surfaces. Yet, every mind has a story—of resilience, pain, hope, and healing. Today, we pause not in silence but in understanding, recognizing that mental health is as vital as physical health and as deserving of compassion as any other form of well-being. To those facing mental health challenges, please know you are not alone. Your feelings are valid, your struggles are real, and your courage—even in the smallest acts—is profound. You are not defined by your wounds or your darkest days, but by your strength to seek light and growth. There is no shame in reaching out, no weakness in seeking help. To families, friends, and communities: your support, patience, and empathy can be the lifeline that makes all the difference. Listen without judgment, stand without condition, and love without expectation. Together, we can create a world where mental health care is accessible, stigma is shattered, and every person can heal and thrive. Let this day be a renewed commitment — to speak openly, to act kindly, and to build systems that nurture mental wellness for all. Our minds deserve mornings filled with hope, gardens growing under sunlight, and the freedom to bloom fully. With hope and solidarity, Dr. Riddhima Bose

In silence, the universe hums within, Each breath a doorway, each thought grown thin. The mind unthreads its restless weave, And finds in stillness, the art to believe.