“If you get tired, learn to rest, not to quit” – Banksy
Life is like a Rubik’s cube, you try to match it all at once and you reach nowhere whereas if you break it down, work on layers by layers, you make some progress. Patience and perseverance remain the key behind the process and faith in yourself that YOU GOT THIS!
The day started with a yoga class as evening was reserved for the walk. My night was disturbed, like I slept but didn’t quiet sleep. It wasn’t the calf this time or noisy neighbourhood but the fact that I had the medicine and slept immediately after washing it off, I felt awake in my mind. I dreamt but was well aware of my surrounding, as I usually am and a bit more. I heard the mosque at 4.40am, temple prayers followed by church bells. It’s always good and refreshing to wake up to yoga, once class was over the doctor and I came to the conclusion that the paste helped to clear the nose and wondered what to do with the headache? There is always a way out to sort it, he said.
Breakfast ritual started with some smiles in the dining hall as we greeted each other and asked how the night was, while pouring oats in our bowl. My first session was again at 9am giving me limited time after breaky to be ready from inside, as I hoped to digest food before the session. I liked the routine even more now as I was familiar, starting with a prayer (being the first one to start their practice), change and then forget everything else except mind seldom switched off. An hour in the treatment room and stomach was already making noises, yes yes juice at 11am I quietly said in my mind. This time it was cucumber, first-of-it’s-kind for me. Just like that, the determination to work on the Rubik’s cube was back. I challenged myself in some ways making sure I knew well what I knew and learnt from my mistakes. After a quiet hour, it was lunch time and I was looking forward to a filling meal. So many dishes on the table, I took a bit of all and they had banana chips, that I took the most as they were homemade, my favourite and irresistible 🙂
Tired of trying to match the cube as I kept making mistakes, I slept for a bit in the hope of more energy in the afternoon. The consultation was brief, concerns as usual were discussed and I was informed that another cleansing session was to follow. The information I received earlier today on Shirodhara helped me understand the Ayurvedic theory behind the treatment. The doctor tried to convince me on the nasal treatment and how key it is, hoping I can make it to two more sessions and I promised I will try. Right after, came the time to let it go and believe it is for good, yes the treatment. This time, left nostril was stuck leaving me with a choice, fight or flight and this time I chose to stick to it. Breathing calmly, hoping for it to be over soon, I let the doctor do what she had to do and with the help of a therapist, gave it my best. I survived with one nostril blocked that later seemed fine after few puffs of herbs. What an intense procedure, now this is something I would love to read about, I thought.
Tea time was brief, we were looking forward to a walk at 5.30pm however with rains it didn’t seem feasible. So after tea, I sat myself down to solve the mystery and guess what… I did it! Not believing I could, I spoilt the cube again and I did it and again!!! I must say when I tried to record it, I got stuck like the cube knew I was gonna cover my achievement so it was short lived. Having said that, there’s something about winning, crossing the hurdle that makes you feel you have some sort of power to do whatever you want. Just like I picked this cube at the Cochin Airport on 8 June when I arrived and after several tries over few days, on 22 June I did it. The day I solved the Rubik’s cube and a part of my life with this belief that if you put your heart and soul into something, with patience and perseverance it is possible. Just the thought of this brought a smile to my face and became the highlight of my day.
