This Diwali, Cleaning — Home or Mind?
Let’s get straight to the point. You must be cleaning your homes this Diwali — that’s a ritual, right? And you should! A clean space makes room for positivity. That’s evident.
But we’ve all been deep-cleaning our houses every year during this festival. Let’s try something different this time — let’s clean our minds this Diwali. A thorough deep cleansing.
I want all of you to at least try this new kind of cleaning. I’m sure you’ll feel much better if you wipe the dirt off your mind. Eradicate stress, negativity, fear, anxiety, jealousy, and overthinking. I’m certain you’ll thank me later after celebrating Diwali — my way.
Indulge yourself in introspection, slow down, meditate, and practice deep breathing. These are a few simple methods to start with. There are many others, of course. But let’s be real — we can’t do everything in this fast-paced world. That’s why I’m asking for just a few minutes of your time.
So, promise me that you’ll give it a shot and let me know how you feel. Try it for a week and share your experience with me.
Let’s make this festival mindful. ✨
2 Comments
Random guy
I really appreciate your thoughtfulness about cleansing of mind. Love your thinking about those stuff you say in your articles,but how can we actually clean all that lust, anger, greed, srress, especially negativity, out of mind with long term practical solution, which is practically possible and really create a strong impression?
The things you’ve mentioned are really good to read and even understand, but when it comes to practical application most of us (according to me offcourse) can’t really have changes in life by understanding a good article because I’m not a really great reader. As far as cleansing of mind is concerned kindly help me with some things I should implement in my life to stay away from people because personally I’m a person who really rely on others to enjoy. Enjoy my own company is really very boring for me to do and yeah I accept that I’m not mature enough to enjoy my own company.
This was just how i felt reading this priya, I’m not really here for consultation but still would really appreciate your thoughts on this as you sound to be really matured. Though I’m doubtful if I should’ve made such a questioning comment.
My Negativity that haunts me sometimes is also here, just if you could also help me with this too. :-
I personally feel down whenever I think “did I really do something good in my life”, Frankly speaking, I’m such a person who cares about everyone but end up finding everyone being selfish and get hurt. Even I know that people will hurt me for sure but still feel to do good to them, imagining that this person might be different. This is who I am and wanted to tell someone.
TheUnsaidWords
Thank you for sharing this so honestly — it really means a lot that you connected with the article this deeply.
You’re right that understanding something and actually living it are different. Cleansing the mind isn’t a one-time change but small daily shifts — a little quiet time with yourself, observing your thoughts, doing good without expecting return, and slowly reducing emotional dependence on others for happiness.
Many people find their own company difficult at first, so you’re not alone. With gentle practice, solitude usually becomes peaceful rather than boring.
And about your thought “Did I do something good in life?” — someone who keeps caring and choosing kindness even after being hurt has already done something good. The key is kindness with boundaries, so you don’t lose yourself.
Thank you again for such a sincere reflection. Conversations like this are exactly why I write.