Nepal, Nov. 7 -- Across cities, towns, rural semi-towns, and the countryside, many parents are experiencing a quiet but profound emotional shift. As adult children move abroad or to distant cities for education, work, or marriage, parents are left with empty rooms, quiet corridors, and an unfamiliar stillness.

This experience, known as Empty Nest Syndrome (ENS), is not a clinical disorder but can significantly affect mental and physical well-being. It is characterised by feelings of loneliness, loss of purpose, and identity disruption when parental roles diminish.

Recent research shows that meditation and mindfulness practices can help parents regain emotional balance, resilience, and a renewed sense of purpose.

Understanding empty nes...