Hello, baby wildflower!
I’m Esha - a whimsical, embarrassingly soft, free-spirited creative (or so I’d like to hope). I am also a deeply emotional, sensitive, and happily melancholic introvert, and I love to write poetry as a means to process and express these feelings. I occasionally share my poetry on this instagram account in the hope it may offer someone the language they need to better vocalise their own emotions.
I am filled with an endless curiosity about most things, particularly anything related to the psychology of human behaviour. I am currently a therapist-in-training, and fundamentally in pursuit of us collectively deepening our connection with ourselves and with others, whilst exploring potentially unconventional pathways to meaningful, fulfilling existence.
I am of an Indian-Australian heritage, having been born in Agra (famously known for the Taj Mahal!) and raised in Brisbane. I currently reside in Melbourne with my mischievous little dog, Biscotti.
love, esha is a fortnightly love letter from me to you. It will contain a variety of beautiful things I have stumbled across as I move through the world. I say things to allow for an expansive array of categories, including captivating ideas, stories, and personal musings, book and podcast recommendations, artwork, quotes, poems, journalling and meaningful conversation prompts, etc.
Whatever category they fall within, they will always be things I have found transformative and have deeply touched me in a profound way - things I hope to always remember. Things that I hope might wrap your heart in a warm blanket when you’re having a hard day, offer you a little grounding and perspective when everything feels like it’s simply too much, or make you smile for a tender moment. More than anything, I hope they may, on occasion, transport you to the feeling of being handed a warm cup of tea and a freshly baked brownie as you watch the rain pour outside your window while wearing your cosiest jumper.
The themes I will be exploring will broadly entail:
self-discovery and personal growth, reflection, and healing;
creativity;
psychoeducation;
socio-cultural anthropology;
emotional wellbeing;
self-expression;
building and maintaining meaningful connection; and
activism.
To offer you a little disclaimer, I am still finding my way around here and I’m honestly not entirely sure how I’ll be carrying this out. However, I do know I have been ignoring an implacable call from deep within my soul to create this space for over a decade now, and I feel it is perhaps time I answer it. Whilst the theme and content of what I think I should share has changed over the years, my love for writing and passion for sharing incredible things I read/hear/observe has not. So, here goes nothing!
Incase it’s not already (alarmingly) apparent, I am so incredibly thrilled to have you here with me. And so honoured to be a small part of your day, wherever you are right now. This platform is my favourite place to be on the internet, whether I am enjoying a moment of stillness with my coffee on Monday morning before rushing off to work, or snuggled up on my couch with some hot cocoa on Saturday evening. No matter when I pop on here, I always find something a part of me needed - inspiration, hope, empowerment, comfort, connection, warmth. I only hope my letters can offer you a little of the same.
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