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When others would fight, crib, cry and be happy about losing or winning a point or a game, I was the odd one out as I was always happy even when I lost. For me to be able to play like the rest was more important than winning.
My new diet plan involved skipping meals, lots of caffeine, junk food, coffee and corn—just enough to keep hunger at bay. I weighed less than 45 kg and I was proud
at first, it was very tough not to give up. My body screamed for me to quit but I just ignored it and pushed myself to continue.
I persisted never stopping till my body simply refused to take another step. My perseverance paid off and soon I was able to do ten laps without a break.
When you are alone, you come face-to-face with two powerful energies—your inner strength and your inner weakness. I chose my inner strength.
I kissed my legs, my hands, and sent out a silent prayer to my body: ‘Please be with me. We are almost through…once I finish the run I will take care of you.’
I had to be a better person, earn goodwill and spread it as generously.
listen to the song that I used to listen to every day when I ran.’ Ruk jaana nahi tu kahin haar ke, Kaaton pe chal kar milenge saaye bahar ke. (Do not stop, defeated only by treading on thorns will you get to the pleasures of springtime)
My father added, ‘Chinu, when we walk and run alone we usually forget the world we come from. But we must accept the real world and apply what we learn from our journey to our real life. Inspire, learn, be thankful and be open-minded. I don’t know what happened on this journey but I would like you to pen it. You must share the experience with the world.’
There was a silver lining, though. When most people were busy talking behind my back, there were some who looked up to me as their mentor. On
I learned life is uncertain and I have to make most of it.
Live your dreams. Follow your heart. Do not give up, no matter how many times you fail. Life is all about getting up and not going to sleep till the time your dreams are achieved. There is no tomorrow, today is all what matters.
Take a leap of faith and follow your dreams. The dreams which you had forgotten as societal norms bogged you down. Go and create your own MILES TO RUN BEFORE I SLEEP.
