There is abundant fervor and expectancy for the festive season since it is the sole time of year when you can revel in your favored pursuits and go all out. In India, Diwali is the most anticipated holiday during this period. Individuals look forward to the Festival of Lights all year long. Diwali is not just a time for revelry but also a time for healing, renewal, and rebirth. If we examine the lore behind Diwali, it is the triumph of good over evil which restores felicity and wellness to the people, restores faith and heals everyone from within. Diwali is when everyone assembles with hearts overflowing with joy and disseminates that elation to all, guiding a journey of emotional and spiritual flourishing.
The luminous lights of Diwali signify dispelling the darkness of distress and anguish, bringing in prosperity and contentment. As families reunite, pray, feast, and make merry together, bonds of affection are kindled. The communal bonhomie of Diwali cultivates an atmosphere of unity, empathy, and purpose. For many, this sacred festival renews optimism, vigor, and zeal for life.
The Festival of Light is not just a celebration but a significant healing time, as it signifies the triumph of light over darkness. The lighting of lamps indicates chasing away darkness, not just from the surroundings but also from our hearts and minds. Light is also a symbol of purity and knowledge, so Diwali is a harbinger of these qualities in our lives. During this time, people learn to let go of all the negativity and open their hearts for love and spreading joy, compassion, and wisdom.
It’s an occasion when family members get together. To be with their family and friends, people fly from all over the world to their homes. This festival facilitates emotional healing and allows people to overcome any barriers. This is an opportunity to move on to more joyful beginnings in life by forgiving and forgetting the past. People from all walks of life, regardless of their nation, religion, or beliefs, celebrate Diwali. It makes it possible for members of various communities to interact. Above all, it crosses boundaries while advancing inclusivity and shared values.
A celebration brings out the best in people as everyone is happy, excited, and joyful. This merriment is highly beneficial for people suffering from any sort of mental distress as it allows them to focus on something good and learn to deal with their issues to move on in their lives. All the laughter, merriment, and gifts act as a remedy for anxiety, stress, or any other mental strain. Dressing up, going out to meet people, and exchanging gifts fills one with optimism and release oxytocin in our body, which is undoubtedly helpful to lead healthy lives.
In addition to everything else, an act of healing that emphasizes the awesomeness of this beautiful event is letting go of any grudges and offering an olive branch. Diwali serves as a reminder that life is too wonderful to wasteover the trivial concerns that we allow to consume us. Diwali offers the chance for recovery, healing, connection, celebration and rejuvenation.
The author is M.D. (Alternative Medicines), Psychotherapist, Life Coach, Business Coach, NLP Expert, Healer, Founder & Director – Gateway of Healing.