Mumbai (Commonwealth Union)_ Samantha Ruth Prabhu shared a heartfelt post about her journey since being diagnosed with the autoimmune condition myositis last year. In her extensive post, she candidly expressed her experiences and challenges, accompanied by pictures and videos from the Church of Saint Sava in Belgrade, Serbia, where she is currently shooting for the India chapter of Citadel. Samantha reflected on the forced new normal that she has navigated over the past year, which encompassed not only her health and dietary changes but also professional setbacks and personal growth.
Beginning her note with a reflection on the passing year since her diagnosis, Samantha revealed the battles she has fought with her own body, the dietary restrictions she has embraced, and the medications that have become a part of her daily routine. She described the experience of forced shutdowns and subsequent restarts, while also delving into the deeper aspects of seeking meaning, self-reflection, and introspection. Acknowledging the presence of professional failures, she added an intriguing layer to her narrative, highlighting the importance of these challenges in making her journey more interesting.
In the midst of the challenges she faced, Samantha emphasized the significance of prayers, poojas, and religious rituals in her life. Rather than seeking blessings and material gifts, her prayers focused on finding strength and peace during difficult times. She recognized that life doesn’t always unfold according to one’s plans and stressed the importance of accepting this reality. Samantha expressed the need to focus on controlling what is within one’s grasp while letting go of the rest, while also embracing the concept of progress, regardless of its magnitude. She emphasized the necessity of not dwelling on the past or waiting for perfection but rather cherishing love and loved ones, while refusing to let hate wield power over her.
She wrote, “A year of prayers and poojas… not praying for blessings and gifts… but praying to just find strength and peace. A year that has taught me that not everything goes your way all the time. And more importantly, that it’s okay when it doesn’t. That I must control the controllables, let go of the rest, and keep moving forward one step at a time. That sometimes it’s not about grand successes, but that functioning forward is in itself a win. That I mustn’t sit around waiting for things to be perfect again or wallowing in the past. That I must hang on to love and those I love… and not give hate the power to affect me.”
In concluding her note, Samantha extended her thoughts and prayers to those who are fighting even more arduous battles. She affirmed her belief that although the gods may test one’s patience, they ultimately provide peace, love, joy, and strength to those who actively seek them. Samantha’s closing words conveyed the essence of her journey, highlighting the pursuit of these intrinsic values as the most worthwhile endeavor. She wrote, “There will be so many of you fighting far harder battles. I pray for you too. The gods may delay, but they never deny. They never deny peace, love, joy, and strength to those who seek it. The only things worth seeking.”
In terms of professional endeavors, she recently starred in the film Shaakuntalam and previously appeared in the thriller Yashoda in 2022. Additionally, she featured in Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal alongside Vijay Sethupathi and Nayanthara last year. Fans can also anticipate her upcoming project, Kushi, where she will be sharing the screen with Vijay Deverakonda. Further, Samantha Ruth Prabhu is set to collaborate with renowned director Philip John, known for his work on Downton Abbey, in an upcoming project titled Arrangements of Love.
