The Rise of the Empath in Me: Reflections 2025

 

Hello, my lovely people, it indeed is the most beautiful time of the year, and like always, here I am reflecting on my past 12 months, which flew so fast. Let’s do it in a fun way this time!

What title would I give to my year 2025?

Well, if I have to genuinely give a book or movie-style title to the year just gone, it surely will be called

THE RISE OF THE EMPATH IN ME

I have always lived on the satisfaction I feel from helping someone in need, no matter how small it is, and this year I embraced it full-time.  I started my blog for this purpose, I started by Communication Skills Academy for this purpose, and I also founded ‘The Endometriosis Awareness and Support Group of India’ for this purpose. I published my 7 books around this purpose, and the emotional wellness anthology ‘Brave Inked Emotions’ that I release across different volumes every year with new and old authors, is again to help people in general and thus has the same purpose. Don’t get me wrong, I am not bragging, I have just tried to plug in every channel to support someone in a situation where I failed to receive the desired help and healing.

So I was always like this, then what was different this year? It was different because this year I embraced the Empath in me completely and unapologetically, shutting down all the voices that mock or question my good intentions, which unfortunately are many and disguise themselves as my apparent well-wishers. For them, my success is gauged by the money I make from that venture, which is just not my aim. I have now picked my battles very selectively with all my heart and soul and work at my own pace to make them more impactful and worthwhile, and so you see less of me. But trust me, if you ever need me genuinely, I am just a call or message away. Try me!

PLOT TWIST IN 2025

2025 was a year of a lot of personal connections I forged while working on my forthcoming books and interacting with the students of my academy. Weaving real people’s real stories with strong lessons brought me very close to them as the subjects needed to be felt deeply emotionally. Some of them were first-time writers, as some were seasoned authors, and others, students of my academy getting launched as teenage authors sharing their emotional battles and lessons to make it easier for someone in a similar boat.

I also interacted with a lot of members of my Endometriosis Awareness and Support Group Community(which has more than 950 Endo warriors), listening to their struggles and pain and trying to get them the best advice to the best of my abilities because I myself am battling stage 4 endometriosis and adenomyosis, who would understand their pain better than me.

Somewhere, handling the emotional wellness of so many people whom I gradually started treating as my own family, I became much more patient, tolerant, caring, and mature, unlike the impulsive me. I passively learned to put their needs above mine and wait.

The plot twist was the new me, the real evolution of the Empath in me, who was and is now always kind and thinking of a way to bring about a positive change in the world as her only mission. This year, I have embraced the Empath in me, understanding that I will still be used and taken for granted by some(perils of being an Empath), but will still benefit the rest, as are my goal. This understanding has made me capable of letting go of people whom I considered genuine friends and forging new lifetime relationships.

A FUN BINGO OF 2025

So yes, I have a full house in the bingo this year, and it brings a smile to my face.

 

APPRECIATION FOR MY SUPPORTING CAST IN 2025

Behind every woman who has a vision are the champions of her cause who silently and passively don’t let her fire die and listen and support her blindly. For me, the supporting cast of my 2025 movie, for whom I have infinite gratitude and who are surely entitled to a national award if at all this movie was made, are

• My brother and my immediate family
• My three best friends and my Guru
• My writers’ community and endo community

They listen to an unending list of my plans, I need to work on, for hours, while motivating and grilling me at the same time so that I don’t lose focus and be me, truly yours, Roma. I will write about them later because each one of them is worth a dedicated space on my blog.

A TEASER TO MY CREATIVE PURSUITS IN 2026

If 2025 was a year of direction and immense, meaningful hard work for me, in 2026, I will hopefully be able to bring to the world the fruits of all the labour in the form of my two books, ready for release. One for my Endo Community and the other for my Emotional Wellness Bravehearts Community.

This year, I have also restarted my Communication Skills Academy for my old students seeking support. In 2026, we will be opening our doors to new students once again. You will hear about all the courses we will be offering shortly. These will be highly personalised one-to-one online sessions.

Thus, my academy, my support groups, and my new book releases will be the forefront of my professional and creative pursuits in 2026! I pray to the Almighty to give me strength to do all of these, desire justice, and that my endometriosis and adenomyosis magically go away forever and not disrupt my dreams.

I am extremely grateful to my most favourite @Blogchatter A Team and the community for the infinite love and support. It is now almost going to be a decade being with them, how could I miss weaving this post for #blogchatterwrapparty? Thank you for all that you do for us.

Lots of love and blessings to all of you, may all your dreams come true in 2026♥️

You are the Calm to my Chaos love

 Happy 20th Wedding Anniversary to us, we officially enter our twenties today 💕💕🧿🧿

For you my customary weave, 

You are the Calm to my Chaos love 💞

Happy happy blessed blessed wedding Anniversary my love 

Life is beautiful every day waking up in your arms 

There is so much of gratitude for these moments in my heart 

That my heart is flooded with uncountable joyful tears everytime I run my fingers through your hair 

Twenty years of being officially married to you, a wonderful soul 

May I get twenty more with you and that would leave me with desire no more 

I am sorry for bothering you with my little irks all the time 

And thank you from the bottom of my heart for always loving me and being only mine 

Sometimes I feel people search for true love all their lives 

And we are blessed and God’s chosen kids to get it so early on in our lives,  as almost teenagers in college 

We have literally grown together in the past 26 years 

So for me my day is not complete until I share it all with you unfiltered 

You are the calm to my chaos love 

You have always held me in my moments tough 

In silence without getting angry 

Giving me space to introspect how to fix things 

I guess today is the day 

When I must thank you from the bottom of my heart

For fulfilling every tiny desire of mine 

Being my father, husband and best friend at the same time 

I have gradually realised 

Why I feel happy when I travel 

Or why I feel happy singing songs on karaoke 

All those moments are precious because you are by my side 

Because you are my happiness

Being with you is my happiness 

Because you the one I am head over heals in love with 

Because you are the one whose validation I only ever need 

Because your one smile makes this world the best place ever for me 

 Because you are my world 

I am blessed to lead a life with you 

And from here I only wish to make every moment worthwhile 💗

How to Feel Happy and Worthy Always - A Simple Mind Therapy

 

Dear readers,

Please accept my heartfelt apology for not writing enough for this space this year, when this is where I have always truly belonged. I promise you will find me here more often now with at least a straight-from-the-heart read, if not necessarily a lesson always.

2025 has been a very different year for me, and I have ventured into territories quite different from my usual self. Nevertheless, everything that happens in life teaches us immensely, and come what may, we must learn to move ahead.

Life is not always a bed of roses; each one of us has his or her up and downs, and there are moments when, despite what we are and what all we do in life, we feel worthless and unhappy. Sometimes our own negative thoughts spiral us down, while sometimes it is the world, even our near and dear ones, who bury us deep, knowingly or unknowingly.

If you ask me,

We ourselves are responsible for our happiness and we must ensure we feel worthy at all points in time.

Never be dependent on others to be happy and to prove your worth because this world is a harsh place; they will break your heart into a million pieces without any regrets more often than not.

To me, our happiness, self-worth, and inner peace are a function of how strongly we have trained our minds. I have lived by it and have often shared this mind therapy with a lot of my friends and students, some of them being housewives, and today I am sharing this simple Mind Therapy with you.

If you are the one who is often hurt by people who cause you mental pain, please teach your brain these 3 simple things and practice them with all your might consciously at the start, soon, the brain will pick up the signals and act on its own, thereby blessing you with a state of perennial peace and happiness.

First of all, learn to ignore

The more you learn to ignore the toxic and disrespectful talks, the happier you will be. Don’t overthink how they said something as harsh as this to you, as it will only enrage you further, stealing away your peace. Just ignore and do not let them steal your peace.

Second be tolerant

Sometimes, the person who insults you or questions your self-worth repetitively might himself be struggling mentally and taking it out on you. Be tolerant with him or her, but don’t let it affect your sanity. Sometimes, to be in such agony in such moments by forgiving that person rather than fighting back is a better solution. Quietly ignore and get busy in what yoy love doing, saving both of your precious time. Withdraw if a similar situation arises in the future. Save your self-worth, choose to be happy; we make this choice every moment. While sulking comes naturally, meditate on being positive and happy always, till this becomes the default state of your mind. Your tolerance may even hurt the narcissist’s ego, and he may silently choose his next target.

The third principle is, be patient.

Over the years, I have learnt to be patient with life. You may have a lot of dreams and may be a genius capable of achieving bigger heights, but sometimes the wait seems endless. Don’t give up, keep doing your hard work with a smile, everything comes to him who waits. Choose the little joys of life, be compassionate, help selflessly, and be patient. Be happy and content. The wait may seem longer, but your time to shine will come. Just lead a life with a purpose and soak in the joy of the little changes you can bring to the world without expecting anything in return. Patience is the key to saving a lot of relations, and it takes time to develop, but a patient person always self-heals and is much stronger at heart.

You must be worthy in your own eyes, and it makes you happy; nothing else matters.

Don’t let the world define your worth or make you sad. Adopt the triple mantra of Patience, Tolerance, and Ignorance and lead a blissful life.

My Love

 

My Love,

Our love turns one year older and one year stronger today

And my heart is overflowing with gratitude to God 

for sending you into my life as my forever constant,

for making every single day more beautiful and worthwhile just because you’re in it

Happy love anniversary, my love

May our bond always stand strong through every season of life.

May we keep understanding each other the way we do 

effortlessly, wordlessly, deeply

May our love keep growing quietly yet powerfully,

by leaps and bounds, every single day

I pray we always face life’s battles side by side,

being each other’s rock when things get rough.

May no misunderstanding ever drift us apart,

and may we keep holding each other up even in silence

You are my strength, my calm, my laughter,

the reason I can face the world with a smile every day

You’ve been my best friend for the last 25 years 

and if I could choose one way to close my eyes forever,

it would be knowing I spent my life loving you

You’ve made this journey so much easier for me,

fighting my battles quietly, selflessly

I see it, I feel it, and I’ll be grateful for it till my last breath 

I love you from the bottom of my heart,

to the moon and back, and beyond infinity.

I love your smile, your laughter, your presence.

May you always keep smiling the way you do,

and may we keep raising a toast to our love 

for endless years to come

Slingbacks: Effortless Elegance for Every Occasion

 

Few shoe styles strike the balance between poise, comfort, and versatility quite like the slingback. With their open-heel strap and clean lines, they glide effortlessly between casual brunches, workdays, weddings, and anything in between. If you’re exploring your options, Rosatina’s slingback collection is one place where style meets wearability.

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What Defines a Slingback Shoe?

A slingback is generally characterized by:

• An open or partially open heel, with a strap that wraps around (or behind) the heel to secure the shoe
  
• Variations in heel height: flats, mid-heels, or higher stilettos
  
• Different toe shapes: pointed, almond, round, or open-toe options
  
• Materials & finishes: leather, suede, patent, fabric, sometimes embellishments
  

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Why Slingbacks Are Having a Moment

Here are reasons why slingbacks are perennial favorites—and why they’re particularly relevant now:

1. Timeless Sophistication
    Slingbacks often offer a vintage or classic vibe without being overly formal. They pair beautifully with feminine dresses, pencil skirts, or even cropped trousers.
   
2. Comfort Without Sacrifice
    Since the strap holds the heel, there’s less slipping. Many designs offer a more secure fit than fully open-back styles. Heel height is also easier to moderate, which can help with long wear.
   
3. Versatility
    Whether you want to dress up for a party or dress down for a lunch date, slingbacks shine. They work well with anything from sleek eveningwear to jeans or shorts.
   
4. Flattering Lines
    Because the shoe often leaves part of the foot and ankle visible, it can elongate the leg visually—especially if the strap is delicate or minimal.
   

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Key Features to Consider When Choosing Slingbacks

To get the most out of a slingback, here are features to watch for:

• Strap Style & Adjustment: Some slingbacks have adjustable buckles, elasticized straps, or sling style “loops” that grip without hardware. Elastic sections can make a big difference in fit.
  
• Heel Height & Shape: Lower heels or kitten heels offer comfort; block heels give stability; stiletto backless/sling heels give a more striking, dressy silhouette.
  
• Toe Design: Open-toe or peep-toe designs are great for warm weather or showing off a pedicure. Closed toes are more formal and easier in cooler weather or more conservative settings.
  
• Material & Finish: Smooth leather or patent leather for polish; suede or fabric for a softer look; metallics or embellishments if you want your shoes to stand out.
  
• Insole & Sole Comfort: Padding in the insole, non-slip outsoles, and quality lining (to prevent rubbing) can turn a beautiful pair into a comfortable one.
  

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How Rosatina’s Slingbacks Match up

While I wasn’t able to load all the product details (internal issue with the page), Rosatina’s slingback line generally reflects many of the qualities above: elegant design, curated finishes, and styles that can work for both dressy and semi-casual occasions. Their broader site supports getting matching accessories or exploring complementary shoes so you can create well-coordinated looks.

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Styling Tips: How to Wear Slingbacks

Here are ideas for styling your slingbacks in different situations:

Occasion	Outfit Pairing	What to Focus On
Work / Business Casual	Tailored trousers, midi skirt, structured blouse.	Opt for closed toe or almond shape; neutral color like black, nude, taupe.
Date Night / Evening	Slip dress or satin top with slim pants.	Metallic or patent finish, higher heel, simpler strap style so the shoe adds elegance.
Casual Day Out	Jeans (especially cropped or rolled), casual dresses, shorts.	Flat or low heel slingbacks; playful colors or prints.
Special Event / Wedding Guest	Elegant midi or maxi dress; maybe a jumpsuit.	Comfortable mid-heel; consider embellishments for extra flair.

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Care Tips: Keeping Your Slingbacks Looking Chic

To ensure your slingbacks last through many wears:

• Break them in slowly: wear them for short periods around the house first
  
• Protect delicate materials: suede needs brushing; patent needs wiping; leather may need moisturizer or conditioner
  
• Replace heel tips if worn down—especially for high or thinner heels
  
• If the strap is elastic or has embellishments, check for wear or tension after a few uses

A letter to a stranger who has naively embarked on a happiness project

In the neighborhood where I live, there is an entrance gate approximately 700 meters away from my home. Since this is a gated community, there is a young security guard who opens the gate for the entrance. He must be in his twenties, but there is something about him that is very special, and that is his sincerity in spreading happiness, something in which I believe very strongly, too. He is indeed a sincere young man with a very charismatic smile. In his twelve-hour duty, he welcomes the people in every single vehicle, entering Panchsheel, with a big toothy smile, almost squeezing his cheeks to bulge out below his eyes, out of joy, and with a very noteworthy bow(a very energetic forward bend), while opening the gate every time. His greetings are heartfelt, and his smile is very pure. I have been seeing him for months, smiling back at him every day, and have often wanted to stop and talk to him, and here I pen a heartfelt letter to him. This is a letter of gratitude to him for going out of his way to make this world feel better in those few moments when they return his heartfelt smile.

Hello Guard bhaiya, 

I am the madam whom you see every morning around 8 a.m. as I come back after dropping my kid at school, returning your smile and bowing back to you in a nod, happily. You have no idea how you have silently embarked on a happiness project, through your innocent smile that you spread wide to greet each one of us, entering the gate throughout the day. 

I remember I did not take notice of you for the initial few days as I passed the gate, lost in my own world with a million things buzzing in my brain simultaneously. I may have faintly registered a smile and a bow as the gate opened, but your honesty is not something that can be ignored for long, and so yes, I finally was so charmed by your act that I had to respond back in equal earnestness. I am glad this small ritual of ours continues to date. You genuinely help us forget all our worries in those moments where I believe many like me accept your warm hello every morn. Not everyone has the wisdom and grace to walk that extra mile in their duties. 

I genuinely wonder what would have motivated you to add this extra dose of warmth to your job of opening and closing the gate for the residents, and I am sure it is not easy to give that big cheek-to-cheek smile with a bow more than a thousand times in a day. I thus find your sincerity and dedication to keep the world smiling genuinely worthy of deep appreciation. While you teach the world how to add an X factor to our jobs, you also teach us that there is nothing more important than being happy. 

I am sure there must be days when you are emotionally low and worried, or maybe not in your best health, but you still show up with your same pure, big smile, which I am sure heals you, too. I want to express my gratitude to you for that consistency of yours, which keeps your secret happiness project spreading smiles alive. I like spreading smiles too in my deepest pains, and that is my survival mantra in the most painful times, and so I know your silent happiness project is not easy, but it is absolutely worth it. The world might not understand the likes of us, but let us keep spreading our light and brightening the hearts of the darkest souls. 

Also, I have noticed some books and a backpack near your seat. Are you a student, or do you just like reading in your spare time? I am sure you have some worthy future plans, and your inclination towards books shows the depth of your soul, which also desires to quench its curiosity with knowledge, and this gives my heart a lot of joy as I believe you are meant for bigger things, and maybe God has chosen me as a medium to send you support. So, my dear, if you need any help, please never hesitate to ask me. I will leave my number at the end of this letter for you. Though you are practically a stranger to me, seeing your generosity and genuineness every day, I feel a strong connection with you, and my blessings for you come flowing out straight from the heart. Keep up the good work, young man, and keep spreading lots of smiles and joy through your little happiness project about which you yourselves are so naively unaware. 

You are a beautiful soul, 

May God bless you always, 

Roma 

“This post is a part of ‘Scribbled and Sealed Blog Hop’ hosted by Manali Desai and Sukaina Majeed under #EveryConversationMatters

Image Courtesy: Pixabay

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If you relate to my writings, you can find copies of my eight published works here: The Fragrance of True Love, Destiny's Favorite Child, Dare to Defy The Destiny, Empowered Women Empower Women, Soulful Letters On COVID, For My Future Grandchild, I Live to Love You, Soft Strings Of My Heart, and Brave Inked Emotions. Additionally, as the founder of the Endometriosis Support and Awareness Group of India and the Emotional Wellness Support Group of India by BIE Initiative Authors, I invite you to join my mission or reach out to me for any women's health-related (physical, mental, emotional) support you may need.

Become a part of our Emotional Wellness and Healing Tales Book, Brave Inked Emotions Vol2

'I know it is tough
I know it is not always possible
But if you can, please lead a LIFE WITH A PURPOSE(my core belief in life, the reason for my smile)

Keep spreading your light
If we can help just one soul our job is done
So come let’s build a resource where a genuine support to someone to whom it means the world is the at the centre of all our efforts'

Yes, my dears, after a worthy and deserving launch and success of our book ‘Brave Inked Emotions’ Vol 1 last year, an emotional wellness resource we have crafted with love and passion, we are now ready to roll out another piece of our hearts, and it is definitely getting bigger and better. 

All the authors of Vol1 automatically are a part of the core team and incase you wish to write for our Vol 2 and become a published author and someone who cares to share his wisdom on emotional wellness, please do ping us and we will love to guide your piece to become a part of our coveted book, Brave Inked Emotions Vol2, trust me it is going to be a very beautiful satiating experience. Here’s to weaving many more memories and learn immensely on the new roads in our old journey.

Edit: So, keeping our promise, we are now open to submissions for our book, Brave Inked Emotions Vol 2. Our last volume had Soulful life experiences of eminent Indian writers on how life taught them precious lessons in their emotional turmoil. The stories were raw, heart-touching, and extremely inspiring to say the least, and have a lot of emotional wellness lessons for all of us. In this volume, our theme remains the same, but we are trying to touch more diverse topics and widen our reach and spread our mission of emotional wellness far and wide, amen.

Enumerating the guidelines to join this exclusive BIE Season 2 below: 

1. Till 20th September, submit a soulful anecdote from your life or inspired by the real life of someone you know(both fiction and nonfiction allowed), which taught you a vital lesson in moments of emotional trauma, worthy of sharing with someone in a similar boat. The last portion of your piece should have, if the ending is sad, how you or that person, rather, acted in such a situation, which will be kind of a self-help guide to the reader, but not in a preachy way, no listicles, just a straight, detailed action plan.
2. It has to be written in the first person 
3. Word limit is generally 1500 words, but please feel free to increase or decrease the length to give a genuine voice to your piece.  Mail it to Roma.shobhit.sinha@gmail.com
4. Both bloggers and non-bloggers, from kids to the elderly, are most welcome to share their worthwhile experiences 
5. End to end guidance will be provided. This can be a worthwhile launch pad for your writer to embark on their published author journey 
6. BIE2 will be available in hard copy, ebook, and audiobook formats 
7. Becoming a part of our podcasts, author club, and emotional wellness community of brave hearts is optional 
8. Multiple entries are allowed, just listen to your heart and write only when you think you have a calling from your soul to share it with the universe, to help others 
9. You can encourage your friends and family to narrate their experiences to us, too, and we can write for them
10. Last date of submission of this form for the limited slots is 30 August. 
11. The use of AI to create this piece is strictly not allowed

Signup here: https://tinyurl.com/BIE2Signup

We welcome you all with open arms.

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If you relate to my writings, you can find copies of my eight published works here: The Fragrance of True Love, Destiny's Favorite Child, Dare to Defy The Destiny, Empowered Women Empower Women, Soulful Letters On COVID, For My Future Grandchild, I Live to Love You, Soft Strings Of My Heart, and Brave Inked Emotions. Additionally, as the founder of the Endometriosis Support and Awareness Group of India and the Emotional Wellness Support Group of India by BIE Initiative Authors, I invite you to join my mission or reach out to me for any women's health-related (physical, mental, emotional) support you may need.