National Youth Day, also celebrated as Vivekananda Jayanti on January 12, is a reminder of the power, potential, and purpose of young minds. On this occasion, healer and psychic Sharmila Cirvante shared her perspective on why she enjoys engaging with today’s youth, describing them as aware, brave, and unapologetically expressive.
For Sharmila, age has never been a barrier. She believes her openness and years in the media industry have helped her stay deeply connected with younger generations. “I’m in tune with what they think, like, and need. Conversations with friends who have children also help me understand how their minds work and what makes them different from us,” she shared. Music, movies, and emotional well-being often become common ground in these interactions.
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She admires the intelligence and emotional depth of today’s youth but acknowledges that they face far greater challenges than earlier generations. According to her, social pressure, uncertainty, and information overload have created identity confusion. “Social media expects them to be a certain way, while internally they may feel completely different,” she explained. The digital-first lifestyle, she added, has also led to loneliness, anxiety, burnout, and a loss of genuine human connection, compounded by rapidly changing job markets and fears of falling behind.
Sharmila Cirvante believes that while information is abundant, clarity and wisdom are often missing. She emphasised the importance of self-awareness and emotional regulation before seeking validation online. “Expression is healthy, but it needs to come from the right place. Strength-based growth and accepting imperfections are far more powerful than chasing perfection,” she said.
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What she admires most is the youth’s courage to question authority, outdated definitions of success, and societal norms. Today’s generation openly discusses mental health, prioritises purpose over prestige, and chooses values over conformity. “They want to live life on their own terms,” she noted.
Highlighting their social consciousness, Sharmila Cirvante pointed out that young people are increasingly leading movements for equality, justice, and reform. “They are experimental, compassionate, and fearless in standing up for change. They are truly their own people—and that is commendable.”
