Entangled Love (6yr leap)

CHAPTER 17

Abhimanyu walked through the halls of the school with a determined stride, his mind swirling with thoughts of the students he had recently examined during their health check-ups. The weight of their stresses seemed to hang heavy in the air, suffocating him with the gravity of their worries. As he approached the principal's office, his resolve solidified. He couldn't stand idly by any longer, watching as the pressure of academic expectations crushed the spirits of these young minds.

With a firm knock, Abhimanyu entered the principal's office, greeted by a warm smile that quickly faded as they delved into the discussion at hand. As Abhimanyu laid out his concerns about the mental health of the senior students, the principal's expression shifted, lines of worry etching across his brow.

P -  I had initially included a free period each week for these classes, but it didn't seem to help. the studious ones were determined to utilise it as a self-study. What can we do? Is there another way to get these students to relax their minds?

The principal asked, his voice tinged with concern for his students. Abhimanyu took a deep breath, steeling himself to present his solution. 

ABHI - Counseling and therapy are options, but it's a personal choice made by individuals. Most people are dealing with a lot of feelings, but they're unsure about talking to someone about it, especially in a group. They worry about being judged or feeling even more stressed in that setting.

P - I quite agree with you. So what should we do now?

Abhimanyu's lips curved up slightly, he was confident about his alternative, having witnessed firsthand the healing effects his wife's voice had on her patients and orphanage kids, but most of all, on him. 

ABHI - I propose something different—music therapy. Using music to help them feel better. It's like finding a cosy spot where they can explore their emotions without having to explain everything. 

The principal's eyes widened with intrigue as Abhimanyu explained his idea. 

ABHI - Music therapy sounds like a gentle way to understand oneself better, without the pressure of traditional therapy. It's like finding comfort in the sounds and rhythms that speak to them personally, helping them heal in their own unique way.

He spoke passionately, detailing how music therapy could provide an outlet for the students to express themselves without the weight of judgment or expectation. 

ABHI - It won't make students self-conscious, instead, it will allow them to find solace and joy in something beyond their academic pressures. The senior students would find some much-needed mental peace from a stressful day while the juniors could enjoy it as an extracurricular activity.

The principal listened intently, nodding along with each point Abhimanyu made. After a moment of thoughtful silence, he finally spoke, his voice filled with determination. 

P - Let's give it a try, but since this is quite new, I will need some results before I can convince the school board members to turn this into a full-fleshed session. Let's do a three-month trial first.

As Abhimanyu and the principal delved deeper into their mission to bring music therapy to the school, their determination burned bright despite the initial setbacks they encountered. Each conversation they had with their contacts was infused with a sense of hope and purpose, as they shared their vision of creating a sanctuary of healing through the power of music.

Yet, as they reached out to potential music therapists, their enthusiasm was met with disappointment. The scarcity of available professionals, coupled with the reluctance of those who were established in metropolitan areas, threatened to dim their resolve. But Abhimanyu refused to be deterred, his mind racing with possibilities.