This is the story of a successful woman who, after a lifetime of chasing her dreams and achieving national recognition, found herself overwhelmed by stress. Seeking help proved ineffective until she discovered a book written basing on Bhagavad Gita. This small story reveals how the book helped her reclaim her inner strength, understand the source of her suffering, and break free from despair.
The sterile scent of the hospital clung to Gargi verma like a shroud. Another sleepless night, another round of tests showing nothing concrete, yet she knew. She knew the relentless pressure in her chest, the constant humming anxiety, the fatigue that felt bone-deep wasn't just "life." It was stress, slowly and meticulously dismantling her from the inside.
"In order to heal from stress, you have to understand exactly how it’s been killing you from the inside," the doctor had said, his voice a gentle echo in her mind. But how? All the blood work was normal. She was functional, successful even. Head of marketing for a thriving tech company. The very picture of modern achievement.
One morning, fueled by desperation and lukewarm coffee, Gargi verma stumbled upon a Book-"Bhagavad Gita – Reclaiming Your Sanity in a Stressed-Out World." It echoed the doctor's words, but it also offered a road map.
The first step: identifying the root. Gargi verma dissected her life. The demanding job? Yes, but it was more than that. It was the relentless pressure to climb the ladder, the unspoken competition, the culture of "always on." “Stress is not just personal, it’s often cultural.” The words hit her like a revelation. She'd been internalizing the anxiety of an entire generation, the pressure to be perpetually productive, to define her worth by her output. Realizing she wasn’t alone, that millions felt this same suffocating pressure, eased the suffocating weight of self-blame.
Next, the bhagavad gita urged her to focus on the present. Easier said than done, her mind was a runaway train, constantly revisiting past failures and projecting future anxieties. But meditation, even just five minutes a day, helped. It wasn't about clearing her mind, but about observing the thoughts, acknowledging them, and letting them pass by like clouds in the sky. It was about anchoring herself in the "now," in the sensation of her feet on the floor, the warmth of the sun on her skin. "You concentrate on what’s within your control." She started small, focusing on simple tasks, her breath, the texture of the mug in her hand - grounding herself in the present moment.
Then came the hardest part: learning to say no. People pleasers, like Gargi verma, often equated saying ‘yes’ to kindness, to being a good friend or employee. The guilt gnawed at her when she declined extra work or asked for help. But she realized that constantly overextending herself, running on fumes, wasn't kindness - it was self-destruction. Bit by bit, she erected boundaries. A firm "no" to weekend emails. A commitment to leaving work by 6 pm. It felt selfish at first, but with newfound energy and clarity, she realized she was more effective, more present, and ultimately, a better friend and colleague. “Saying no isn’t selfish—it’s self-care."
One evening, while journaling, she caught herself spiraling into a familiar pit of self-criticism. I’m not good enough. I’ll never be successful. I’m a failure. The voice was harsh, unforgiving. The bhagavad gita had warned about this. "Talk to yourself with kindness. Negative self-talk can literally destroy your well-being." She paused, took a deep breath, and wrote: I'm doing my best. I'm learning and growing. I am worthy of love and respect. It felt clumsy, forced even, but the simple act of countering the negativity with compassion was a crack in the wall, letting in a sliver of light.
She started actively observing her triggers. The pressure to meet deadlines, social media comparisons, the constant flood of news – each became a signpost, a reminder to step back, breathe, and respond with kindness, both to herself and to the situation. “Look at your triggers with kindness. Turn stress into growth.”
Finally, Gargi verma understood that the anxiety, the fatigue, the physical ailments were not the problem, but symptoms of a deeper, unmet need. She’d used work and external validation to mask a void within. She’d been treating the symptoms with medication and distractions, but never addressed the root. She started therapy, exploring her childhood, her insecurities, and the patterns of behavior that had led her to this point.
Slowly, painstakingly, Gargi verma began to heal. It wasn't a quick fix, but a gradual process of rewiring her thoughts, her habits, and her relationship with herself. The pressure in her chest eased. The anxiety quieted. The fatigue became manageable. The hospital visits became less frequent.
She learned that immunity to stress wasn't about eliminating it entirely, but about building resilience, about understanding its origins, and about choosing a life that resonated with her authentic self. She learned that healing the root was the only way to truly thrive, to live a life not defined by the relentless demands of the world, but by the quiet strength within. And in that strength, she found not just healing, but a life worth living.
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