What is the point in stepping out of the comfort zone and accept challenges?
This question certainly crosses the mind once whenever I plan a trek or any adventure that involves physical stretching.
Although the duration of adventure is limited (5-15 days), needs a lot of prior preparation with regards to the fitness. Typically, 1-3 months of prior training is required, which again seems like a task as I need to break the “luxury” barrier to achieve.
The inertia might not stay longer but the thoughts around “coming out of inertia” might take time (case-to-case basis).
"One step" is usually what is needed. For instance, climbing 40 stairs. Gradually increasing and getting to 1000, 2000, whatever.
On field, the mind needs to get prepared to walk and complete the designated kilometers in the anticipated hours. Self-determination and Group strengths come hand in hand to support.
While walking upward / downward counting of kilometers/hours is inevitable. The mind at times get weaker and suddenly wants to Push the limits.
Body (having a Soul) is an intelligent device. It loves lethargy on one hand and on the other, when forced, it is ready to push itself and achieve breakthrough. A great balance of body and mind is at the display.
A well-prepped body and mind can face a breakdown on the field. The group strength and will power comes into the play. The revival process starts right there. Nature makes some jugaad and things can move on.
Listening to motivational talks and discourses about making that level of effort (purusharth) is a great food for the mind to conceive and believe but it is more or less futile if the next step i.e. “Action” is undermined.
Each step taken is an Action and makes more Action happen.
The end goal can be defined at high-level but probably might not have a clear sense at the initial stage.
A strong conviction in mind (karna hai to bas karna hi hai) creates an adrenaline rush. This "rush" need to be capitalized.
The last mile might create a pain in body, the panting sensations might soar. “Keep walking” is the key. Everyone ahead of and behind me is walking with the similar faith.
Once the milestone for the day is attained, there’s certainly a sigh of relief, a sense of accomplishment and 50% of the tiredness is vanished (as probably it was on the mind).
Instead of “sit back, relax and
slid into the comfort zone” mode, some extra attempt is required here.
Change the attire, freshen up and step out to breath in the milestone that was conquered today. Isn't it so so beautiful? It indeed is. What an achievement, yay!
Yes, I have pushed myself hard; and here is my reward.
I know I am a bigger, better and a brighter individual now. This is my "new comfort zone" and yes, I see a point in stepping out of this comfort zone as well and accept the next level challenge!!!
This is how I summarize the learning from the recent expedition – The most beautiful trek in the regions of Sandakphu & Phalut.
2 comments:
Definitely an amazing soul stirring trip of urs.. to travel is to live! And having an adventure outside in this life(which is itself an adventure) will definitely leave prints and fill our soul.. a lifetime of an experience and excellent team work makes every step in our path more harmonical and rhythmic...💚
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