Prathima's Miles & Milestones

Revive Your Inner Phoenix

Boxing was always my go-to on a stressful day. But then it hit me hard to digest when a friend said — “Why punish your body for what’s running on your mind?”. I was rendered speechless.

After all the ups and downs of being consistent & inconsistent to workouts, I realised that I become cranky if I miss the workout. It’s not the streak factor, but it’s the work on yourself before you work for others in me. Plus the sunrise, the me-time during a run, a swim or a ride. It feels like cheating on myself! I do not want to beat myself up. After all, I’m learning to be kind to myself & not overly ambitious. Nothing wrong with it though.

I had to do justice with a few tricks and mind games to calm my nerves. The trick is to self-reflect and ask yourself what you can do better each day. Each day, I defined my purpose and passion. Sometimes the world will get shaken up so vigorously that it may feel that the world is against you. In these times of chaos, start creating obtainable “wins.” In time, the “wins” will get progressively bigger. The phoenix was a significant symbol for me when I was getting my life back on track. I wanted so desperately to be unfurled; but I had to remember that if I wanted to be the phoenix, I had to learn to love the fire. Once I learned to give heart to those in my darkest times, I found myself healing and rising from the ashes. I am becoming the person I needed as a kid.

To be better than yesterday, I work on myself via my workouts. Not the ideal approach. But hey, I am trying to get there for my higher self, for a better me. Workout is my meditation. You stick to what works for you and I’ll stick to mine. Workout gives me solace, gives me the validation I want in life. It is my me-time to conquer my mind which is the strongest muscle in our body. Technically, it’s the thigh muscle. However, being on top of the leaderboard is my thing. I have a special connection with those who I workout with. Workout is something that gives me happiness, heals both my mind and is food for the soul. I cherish what I have today.