For every single time that you have said ‘I am not feeling well’ to someone close to you, there are thousands of other times, when you would have smiled and said, ‘I am fine, thank you’, even when you knew you needed a huge dose of either physical health or mental wellness…
As Ramadan enters the third Ashra and sets the tone for the fast approaching Eid Al Fitr, there is a discernible sense of celebration in the air. June, assuredly, will add an extra sheen to the joyous mood that sparked the onset of Ramadan in May; it will lead the way to the long Eid festivities. There will be much revelry and feasting, with Eid holidays flavouring the celebrations.
But soon, life will return back to its monotonous routines. Even though most schools will be closed for summer, and the fortunate folks will be off on their annual vacations, work will go on. The home-office-home routine will continue, bringing with it a sense of ennui; stress will seem inevitable as the pace turns hectic to achieve targets and reach the set goals. While this isn’t new, or peculiar to this time of the year, this is a good time to hold on to the inspiring notes of Ramadan and continue in that vein.
So, taking a cue from the season, this June issue of FACES takes a long health pause to throw the spotlight on physical health and mental wellness that can be realised with simple lifestyle changes. Mind and body, the two sides of wellness are addressed in the cover story, which has experts talking about the virtues of a healthy lifestyle, while prescribing practical dos and don’ts to experience all round wellness. The regular and special pages too are seasoned with important tips and guidelines to stay healthy – physically as well as mentally.
Eid Mubarak, friends!