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Tug of war within: Internal conflicts of the mind

  What is it? Internal conflict of the mind is the internal tug of war that people go through. People face it when they have opposing desires and opinions.   They are the silent battles we fight within ourselves. These battles are heart wrenching sad moments when our minds become a battleground and we are stuck in the battlefield(I just rewatched world war 2 movies). These are the moments when our hearts and minds don’t agree leaving us confused. In simple words, It’s the struggle between what we want and what we think we should do, between our desires and our fears. Why do they occur? Conflicting beliefs: Sometimes as humans we are torn between two beliefs. This tension arises when your values clash, causing a struggle to make a decision. This indecisiveness often comes across as irresponsible behaviour when in reality its just a person who is torn between desires and values Mixed Emotions: There are times when humans have contradicting emotions such as excitement and...

The Power of Storytelling in Visual Media: Psychological themes from Cinema and Television

Movies and Television shows have been a huge part of my life since childhood. From eagerly waiting for “The Big Bang Theory” on Comedy Central as a 12-year-old to rewatching it almost daily as an 18-year-old adult, this show has provided me comfort and helped me understand human relationships as a child. During my 12 th grade board examinations watching at least one episode of the show became a ritual to ease my preparation and to relax. Beyond relaxation, movies and long format content have a profound influence on us, shaping our perceptions and behaviour. In this blog, I am to explore the intricate psychological themes present in Indian cinema by analysing a few characters and their behaviour we will uncover how these stories narrate and show us the reality of humans and their behaviour Psychological themes in Indian Cinema Identity and Self- Discovery (Tamasha and Queen) In Indian cinema, films like Tamasha and Queen show the self-discovery journeys of its protagonists. In “Tamasha...