Why Ramesh Yelled at a Pressure Cooker & What It Taught Him ???

 

Sunday Morning 11am: Inside the Kitchen,  Steam hisses violently from a stainless steel pressure cooker on the stove. Ramesh stands with his hands on his hips like he’s looking at a criminal.

Ramesh (yelling at the cook): 

“First my promotion in 2012, then Latha in 2015… and now THIS!”

Twenty years of bottled-up emotions… released by yelling at the pressure cooker

Ahhh  Neighbor Padma aunty peeks through the window grill.

Aunty:  “ heyyy Ramesh, are you fighting… with a cooker?”

Ramesh: “It’s the only one that listens to me, aunty.”

Ramesh is sitting at the table, writing in a notebook. Behind him, the cooker sits on the stove, letting out a small puff of steam like it’s laughing at him sarcastically.

MORAL :

Processing emotions isn’t just about avoiding cooker quarrels 

- Processing emotions rather than bypassing them boosts mental & physical health, improves relationships, sharpens decisions, lowers stress, and builds resilience by helping you understand and express what you truly feel.

 Face your feelings early… before your pressure cooker files for divorce.

The Big Lesson: Process Your Emotions – How?

1. Pause and Breathe: Take a moment to stop and notice what you're feeling.

2. Label Your Emotions: Name the emotion (like “anger,” “sadness,” “fear”) to understand it better.

3. Acknowledge Without Judgment:  Accept your feelings without criticising yourself. It’s okay to feel how you feel.

4. Identify the Cause: Think about what triggered your emotion and why it’s important.

5. Express Your Feelings : Talk to someone, write it down, or find a safe way to release your emotions.

6. Validate Your Emotions :Remind yourself that your feelings are valid, and they matter.

7. Reflect on the Meaning : Ask what the emotion is teaching you about your needs or boundaries.

8. Take Action : Decide on a healthy way to move forward, whether it’s making a change or simply letting go.