India, Dec. 17 -- In today's fast-paced world, being "strong" is often celebrated as a virtue. From a young age, we are taught that strength means enduring hardships silently, carrying burdens alone, and never showing weakness. We admire those who "take it all in stride", rarely complain, and appear unshakable. But equating strength with silent endurance can be misleading - and even harmful.
Sometimes, being strong makes us harsh -towards ourselves and towards others. Take Asha, a working mother of two. She wakes up at 5 am, manages the household, and heads to work. Outwardly composed, inwardly she feels exhausted, overwhelmed, and lonely. She hesitates to share her struggles, thinking it is her duty to manage everything. Over time, this s...