A Moment that changed me : From frustration to freedom

 When I got married, I was a cheerful, carefree girl - much like a college student, full of energy and laughter. Yet, I was also deeply committed to doing every task perfectly, whether it was managing the house or fulfilling my responsibilities.

In those early days, my mother-in-law had a regular spritual routine. Every morning after breakfast, she would leave for sewa {selfless service} at her guruji's place. Once she left i had to manage the house, the helper, and my little daughter Bhawya, who was just a toddler then.

Most days I managed everything smoothly. But on days when bhawya fell ill, a storm would rise within me. I wished my mother-in-law would skip her sewa just for that day - to help me, to be there. But she would still go. And each time, I felt a deep sense of helplessness and frustration. I would think to myself, Doesn't she care ?

As time passed, the weight of these feelings grew. One day, it became too much. I thought to myself, "Maybe it's better if we live separately. At leastthen, I'll know all responisbilities are mine, and I can play accordingly."

But something incredible happened in that moment. It was like a light turned on in my mind.

I realised - "Even now, I can choose to take full responsibilty. I don't have to wait for things to change around me. I can change my own mindset.

That was my Eye-opening moment.

I sat down, made a plan, created a schedule, and told myself: "Let me handle it all - with grace, with clarity and with love."

From that day onward, her going out for sewa never bothered me again. I stopped feeling like a victim. I felt powerful, calm, and in control of my time and my emotions.

🍀The lesson I learned

When we shift from expectation to ownership, everything changes. Peace doesn't come from controlling others - it comes from empowering ourselves.

That one shift transformed my inner world.

If you're feeling overwhelmed or unsupported - pause, breathe, and ask yourself: What can i take charge of today ? "You might just surprise yourself.

With love & grace,

Dimple Mehra

Life Coach | Dare to believe