The Power of "It's Okay"
Have you ever noticed how often we say "It's okay" in our daily lives? It’s a phrase we use so frequently, yet its impact is profound. If you think about it, you'll understand why and how. Once when I was at a family event, I observed an intriguing exchange. A woman asked Indira aunty when her son was going to get married. Unlike many typical mothers, Indira aunty responded calmly, saying her son had decided not to marry. Simple! The woman, a stranger to me, didn't stop asking more, she needed Indira aunty to 'present' the whole story. Then aunty said, "I asked my son about this, and he clearly stated he doesn't want to marry anyone. I said, 'It's okay.'" They might have continued their conversation, but I was stuck on that phrase: "IT'S OKAY!" This moment was a revelation for me. I couldn't stop thinking about it. My thoughts raced as I had an inner conversation with myself. "Isn’t it amazing how 'It...