Spirituality has been extremely integral to my personal growth: Samantha

Tollywood actress Samantha has been open about her struggles both with regard to physical health as well as mental health. In a recent interview with Elle India, Samantha was asked about the one thing about her life she wished she had done differently. “We all wish we could change certain things about our lives, and I sometimes wonder if I needed to have gone through the things I have. But looking back, I wouldn’t have it any other way. I was discussing this with my friend a while back, and I always thought I didn’t want the last three years to have happened, but now I feel that you have to deal with whatever life throws at you. And as long as you come out of it, you have won. I feel stronger and more rooted than ever. That’s because I went through fire to get here... call it a spiritual awakening,” Samantha said. 

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In the recent controversy involving Dr Cyriac Abby Philips, Samantha defended her endorsement of hydrogen-peroxide as a preventive measure and cure for respiratory viral infections by highlighting that she did not possess medical expertise but was speaking from personal experience. Samantha has been open about talking about her experiences despite the stigmas that come attached with it. Therefore her explanation seemed plausible. “Spirituality has been extremely integral to my personal growth, and it translates into my work. It influences all aspects of my life — communication, perception, and handling of conflict. Spirituality has been the strength I needed to overcome many obstacles. In today’s world, you need spirituality more than ever because there’s so much pain and sickness. I believe that spirituality can be your best friend and an endless source of strength,” Samantha added in her interview with Elle India.