Dr Sangeetha Madhu - Soul Space

Soul Space

'Energy of the mind is the essence of life '- Aristotle

On the occasion of the world mental health day, October 10th, 2018, WHO's theme is young people & mental health in a changing world. I am deeply humbled and grateful to the millennial minds for the three leadership lessons. I have learned over two decades of leading a team of young mental health professionals and raising a family.

1 Deep listening & engaging conversations -In a noisy world of arguments, debates, and violence it's easy forget our own unique voices that get drowned into insignificance. It's through stillness & silence, acceptance, and awareness, compassion towards self & others, while engaging in deep listening and meaningful dialogues that we discover our true selves to cherish shared dreams and achieve collective goals.

2 Being mindful & building relationships - Building bridges and breaking walls through the ups and downs of our daily lives is challenging in a constantly changing / distracted world. Making sense of our universe through mindful moments, appreciating our collective strengths, seeking inner harmony through kindness/ forgiveness can help us build long term relationships. Hope, optimism, self-efficacy, and personal growth stems from respect, trust and love towards our family and team members helping us integrate our personal & professional lives .' With an open mind, engaging heart and a willing pair of hands' we can certainly lead a purpose-driven, meaningful life filled with passion and conviction to make a difference in the lives of others.

3 Teamwork and Resilience - We live in a volatile, uncertain, complex & ambiguous world. As we encounter hardships, our ability to navigate our chaotic world & bounce back from failures with true grit, energy, and enthusiasm arises from the comfort of having a strong team at home and work, ensuring personal satisfaction & professional success. Transforming from 'me to we, individual to the institution ' takes time, effort, perseverance and patience, integrity, and intuition to lead a life of significance. ' Talent wins a competition , teamwork wins championships'- Michael Jordan.

Our hope for the millennial workforce is to democratize mental health, to provide a nurturing environment by promoting positive mental health in the community through Soul space, as they envision their reality and embrace the future, with courage and confidence.