Amazing writing Ajay. It felt in equal parts authentic, distilled, and warm. I connected most with your part on accepting both versions of yourself, and not putting down the older controlling self for the newer soften version. The part of life not being a series of either-or resonated. Thanks for writing this, made for reflective reading for me 😀
Thanks Rohan. Accepting both parts is a journey & I am on the way! Glad you liked it & thanks a lot for making the effort & spending your time in reading my essay.
Loved how you started the piece with your father playing cricket and now you are running a marathon yourself. A circle of life moment…I loved your vivid descriptions of your father, I could visualize him and his presence looming upon you. What an impression he had on you Ajay.
I went running today coincidentally and wow, it was hard! I don’t run too well but have begun to appreciate its impact on my mental health. And totally agree, we are all runners, we are all winners. So true !
I remember the phenomenon of 'Breaking the wind'/'second wind', during cross country running, when it happened with me for the first time, very vividly. Your mention of cross country running, kindled that memory. It teaches you that, when you think that your can't go on any further, if you calmly continue a little further, your body suddenly releases the mental brake & then, you start wondering why you thought that you couldn't go on! Thanks for your analysis of the need for rigidity, as well as being considerate in the various roles that you go through in your life ♥️!
"Hi Ajay,
I just wanted to take a moment to express my admiration for your perspective
Your energy is contagious and inspiring
Keep shining!"
Thanks Arzoo, often I wonder if I write only for myself, but it is comments like yours which make my day! Thanks for reading!
Ha , did run the 10k race today . It's a tough one. Keeping runs private has helped me !
Amazing writing Ajay. It felt in equal parts authentic, distilled, and warm. I connected most with your part on accepting both versions of yourself, and not putting down the older controlling self for the newer soften version. The part of life not being a series of either-or resonated. Thanks for writing this, made for reflective reading for me 😀
Thanks Rohan. Accepting both parts is a journey & I am on the way! Glad you liked it & thanks a lot for making the effort & spending your time in reading my essay.
Wow that's a thought - chasing the finish line as well as honouring the run. And what a portrait of your father you have painted!
Thanks Alaknanda, yes I guess for all of us, our parents are so clearly imprinted forever in our minds.
Loved how you started the piece with your father playing cricket and now you are running a marathon yourself. A circle of life moment…I loved your vivid descriptions of your father, I could visualize him and his presence looming upon you. What an impression he had on you Ajay.
I went running today coincidentally and wow, it was hard! I don’t run too well but have begun to appreciate its impact on my mental health. And totally agree, we are all runners, we are all winners. So true !
Thanks Devika, so wonderful that you liked it. Glad to hear that you have started running as well,the next piece on your blog on running, maybe!
I remember the phenomenon of 'Breaking the wind'/'second wind', during cross country running, when it happened with me for the first time, very vividly. Your mention of cross country running, kindled that memory. It teaches you that, when you think that your can't go on any further, if you calmly continue a little further, your body suddenly releases the mental brake & then, you start wondering why you thought that you couldn't go on! Thanks for your analysis of the need for rigidity, as well as being considerate in the various roles that you go through in your life ♥️!