Patiently yours.......

Dear All

Being physically fit had always been a feverish wish of mine but I never bothered to initiate structured action in this area. Even during Silence Programs of Isha where we were forewarned to keep the body fit before the week long silence programs - at  least for 40 days or so - I had consistently managed just a pass percentage in the number of days when I did the prescribed physical exercises 

(Between 2000 to 2009 I participated in this program 5 times - every time the same vicious cycle - taking feverish targets, be persistent for 2 - 3 days, finding lame excuses and reaching Isha for the program with a body that is totally unfit and a mind which is full of guilt) 

Well, I always had a famous self coined sentence to pacify me ....."I will become physically fit and look smart BEFORE the Doctor prescribes it in a formal manner" !!

Alas....at last I got started on my fitness regime only after hearing it from a Doctor (in fact a specialist) as I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis - a bit of special modern disease which seems to have neither a root cause nor a permanent cure. Well, there was some confusion about my constant and peculiar pain in my arms which never waned for more than two months & at last it was suspected, diagnosed and got confirmed during early February....and here I am systematically settling down in taking care of the body as this seems to be the most important part of the cure.

Well, I have started my breathing exercises and hatha yoga learnt from Isha along with rigorous walking almost daily. When I started off walking, I was barely able to walk for one kilometre with my fitness levels which now has increased quite systematically to 5 -  6 kms these days giving a peculiar and well deserved satisfaction. Of course I have close to 50 tablets to be swallowed per week which seems to be unavoidable to ensure complete cure.

Now, amongst all these initiatives (which was thrust upon me by destiny - of course), I particularly relish the walking part of my day which keeps throwing multiple perspectives with every passing day. In fact, this subject deserves a separate posting (Shall I name it "Talk the Walk" ??) and simply cannot be extempore as I am scribbling these words now.....!!

YES.....there are too many things running in my mind as I think about this simple and most basic act of any healthy human being (I mean "walking:") and the poetic aspects of usage of parks in our society - which I never bothered to observe closely all these years....!!

They say....."You start thinking like a dog as you near FORTY"......!! 

As I have just a hundred days more left to reach this milestone, it appears I will prove to be a wise dog with all my enriched learning I have been attaining thru......walking.

Stay tuned.....

Love and Regards // Suren