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E D I T O R - I N - C H I E F
Vira Komarraju
D E S I G N & L A Y O U T
Jolly Vin
P U B L I S H E D B Y
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the onset I am thankful to you for embracing us with open arms and heart. A lot of hardwork
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of a lot of people goes into creating and nurturing anything born out of passion - and
magazine is no different. While we create this magazine, your praise is one of the best
this
in which WE MAG can be nurtured.
ways
reminds me of rains. Also because, as I type this, it is raining outside, and I am
Nurturing
with a cancelled plan. However, I am not complaining as everything around me
sitting
like it needed watering - the dusty landscape, the parched earth, the drying leaves,
looked
window panes and my mind.
my
am a summer person who enjoys the ice-creams, mangoes, cotton clothes and vacations
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it brings along; and more often than not I have found rain to bring in gloomy weather,
which
snarls, and dirty shoes. However, this time was different. I was waiting for the
traffic
- like everyone else. And while my window panes were getting cleaned of the
downpour
hold on to nasty habits, unpleasant thoughts, sadness, shallow relationships for a long
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Like the clouds let go of the moisture which make them heavy, we need to let go
time.
that burdens us. This is the first step towards cleansing and healing ourselves
everything
be it our mind, body, heart or soul.
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learn to adapt to change - embrace it and go with the flow. Cancelled plans we can do
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about, the perennially dull weather and the muddy pathways we learn to tread.
nothing
just like this when things don't go as per what we plan, when there are too many
And
which are not in our control, we must leave them be and enjoy what is being
variables
also teaches gratitude. Like the sun-baked earth thanks the water drops, I am
Rain
to my authors and readers - without whom WE MAG cannot exist.
thankful
always, I would love to hear from you. Share not only your feedback and views, but also
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thoughts and ideas with me at saumya@weqip.com.
your
From The Founder's Desk
My Dear Friends,
grime, I was learning some lessons from it.
offered to us. Remember, rainbows can be seen only after it rains.
May our parched souls receive a heavy downpour of whatever they need.
Much love and with you on this journey,
D r . S a u m y a G o y a l
Founder - WE MAG & WEQIP

are overwhelmed and humbled by the responses we've received for our inaugural issue. A
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is about partnership and trust and I thank you for putting your trust in us.
magazine
to technology we are being read on mobiles, tablets, laptops and desktops. This has
Thanks
anytime, anywhere reading and is helping us reach an audience of global readers.
enabled
this issue, Jonice Webb, recognized worldwide for her ground-breaking work on Childhood
In
Neglect (CEN) shares an article with us on the same. Our nutritional mentor Jolly
Emotional
about managing menopause and shares a recipe of Jowar cookies which are loaded
talks
micro-nutrients. An intense photo essay by Ritam titled 'Forms' captures myriad
with
emotions and states of mind. Our column School Bell showcases 'Kopal Vani' - a
feelings,
for hearing impaired in the heartlands of India and how it is helping its students
school
self-reliant. We interview Saher Ali - a holistic psychologist on how she is enabling
become
through art. The artists we showcase in this issue's Medium column are Namita and
healing
Aaradhee presents some analogies to help understand mental health conditions
Yukti.
Madhujit discusses how we can change our limiting beliefs to empowering ones. A
better.
simple yet effective model to increase happiness is discussed by Dr. Duggal and Dr.
very
puts together some Zen habits for leading a successful life. Saumya deliberates on
Sarmah
virtue of patience and Sampada on our need for intimacy. Archana's poem Survivor
the
the emotional battles of a cancer warrior. Lastly, our Mind Hack column lists 7
illustrates
you yet again to the authors who submitted their work to this edition. We hope they
Thank
writing for us much as we enjoyed reading their stories.
enjoyed
your editor I will constantly strive to engage you and build an ongoing bond with you. I
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you to share your views and engage in discussion on these stories. If you wish to
encourage
an article, thought piece, viewpoint, photo essay, artwork, recipe, poem, book
contribute,
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Letter From The Editor
Dear Readers,
Welcome to the second issue of WE MAG!
quick ways to boost our mood.
I am hoping that you find the stories and pieces here inspiring, thought-stirring and valuable.
I hope you enjoy Volume 1, Issue 2 of WE MAG and are able to take at least one thing from it.
Only that can be the true measure of our success. Happy rains and happy reading...
V i r a K o m a r r a j u
Editor - WE MAG

ON THE COVER
J o n q u i l s A n d G a u g u i n B y M o n a E d u l e s c o
U s e d w i t h p e r m i s s i o n
M o n a E d u l e s c o ' s a r t c o l l e c t i o n s c a n b e f o u n d o n
F i n e A r t A m e r i c a
A n d o n h e r w e b s i t e

9 Raised by Struggling Parents: The Invisible
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- Jonice Webb
Child
3 Enabling Self-reliance and Self-esteem in
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Abled Children - Padma Sharma
Differently
7 Art Therapy – Healing Through Creativity and
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- Saher Ali
Self-Expression
9 Analogies to Understand Mental Health
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- Aaradhee Mehta
Conditions
7 Overcoming the ‘Elephant Syndrome’ –
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Limiting Beliefs to Empowering
Changing
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V O L U M E 0 1 | I S S U E 0 2
C O N T E N T S
Reflection
Nutrition For The Mind
1 7 Me, My Mind and Menopause - Jolly Vin
Faces
2 4 Forms - Ritam Talukdar
School Bell
& Seema Chhabra
Face To Face
Medium
4 7 Mood Mosaic - Namita Jain
Insight
Watercooler
Ones - Madhujit Singh

5 Increase Your Happiness Using the ‘CASIO’
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- Dr. Harpreet Duggal
Model
5 Zen Habits For a Successful Life -
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Darshana Sarmah
Dr.
1 That Virtue Called Patience -
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Saumya Goyal
Dr.
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Ideas
C O N T E N T S
Medium
7 3 Bloom - Yukti Ajwani Gupta
Inspiration
Life Lessons
Perspective
8 7 Need for Intimacy - Sampada Kathuria
Respire
9 6 Survivor - Archana Kapoor Nagpal
Mind Hack
9 9 7 Quick Mood Boosters

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