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Dr Ruupa Rao,
Psychologist and Psychotherapist,
And ICF PCC
www.ruuparao.com
Dr Ruupa Rao,
Psychologist and Psychotherapist,
And ICF PCC
www.ruuparao.com
Recently, the Kannada cinema industry lost a well-known director who had once been celebrated for two blockbuster films. Success came quickly to him, but, just as quickly, things began to unravel. It was a series of choices—arrogance, addiction, and a refusal to see beyond his own pride—that led him to lose touch with those around him. He thought he was above others, that his greatness was untouchable.
He distanced himself from loved ones and allowed ego to cloud his perspective. This mindset led him into massive debt, and without the support he once had, he felt trapped. Ultimately, he took a tragic step and ended his own life.
This incident sheds light on how self-destructive ego and isolation can be. When we let pride take over, we start distancing ourselves from people who genuinely care. We start believing we’re always right, that we’re better than others, and we fail to see the impact of our actions. It becomes easy to attack others, pushing them away until there’s no one left to lean on when times get tough.
But life gives us countless chances to change. Every day, we can learn from our mistakes, get back up, and rebuild. People often think, “If I’ve lost it all, what’s the point?” But this isn’t true. Just like a ball bounces back after hitting the ground, we too have the strength to rise again, even if we feel completely broken. Our worth isn’t tied to fame, wealth, or success—these things come and go. What truly matters is staying humble, being kind, and not letting ego drive our actions.
For anyone facing a dark time, know that there is always hope. Yes, setbacks hurt, and it’s easy to feel hopeless when life isn’t going our way. But ego, fear, and doubt don’t have to control us. We can choose humility, compassion, and courage, understanding that life itself is the most valuable gift. There is always a path to recovery, no matter how far we’ve fallen.
May we all strive to support each other and remember that no mistake, loss, or failure is beyond repair. We’re stronger than we think, and every challenge is a new chance to grow and start over.
He distanced himself from loved ones and allowed ego to cloud his perspective. This mindset led him into massive debt, and without the support he once had, he felt trapped. Ultimately, he took a tragic step and ended his own life.
This incident sheds light on how self-destructive ego and isolation can be. When we let pride take over, we start distancing ourselves from people who genuinely care. We start believing we’re always right, that we’re better than others, and we fail to see the impact of our actions. It becomes easy to attack others, pushing them away until there’s no one left to lean on when times get tough.
But life gives us countless chances to change. Every day, we can learn from our mistakes, get back up, and rebuild. People often think, “If I’ve lost it all, what’s the point?” But this isn’t true. Just like a ball bounces back after hitting the ground, we too have the strength to rise again, even if we feel completely broken. Our worth isn’t tied to fame, wealth, or success—these things come and go. What truly matters is staying humble, being kind, and not letting ego drive our actions.
For anyone facing a dark time, know that there is always hope. Yes, setbacks hurt, and it’s easy to feel hopeless when life isn’t going our way. But ego, fear, and doubt don’t have to control us. We can choose humility, compassion, and courage, understanding that life itself is the most valuable gift. There is always a path to recovery, no matter how far we’ve fallen.
May we all strive to support each other and remember that no mistake, loss, or failure is beyond repair. We’re stronger than we think, and every challenge is a new chance to grow and start over.
