What Pinkathon could possibly mean for a SLIP DISK patient !!

This sounds like any random Marathon run for the plethora of social causes that flood the industry today. Actually, " the Pinkathon is more than a Marathon"  as they rightly quote on their website http://pinkathon.in/.
We all have heard that if you empower a woman, you in turn are empowering two families.  In a digitally aware and socially connected world, this would'nt be a hyperbole to say if you empower your women, you end up creating a better society. A lot have been said and done about the value and respect of women in a society since Vedic era.  Our history has been a witness of many fierce warriors who have trained the army, kids and nation together.  And then there is another clan of women who are known for their looks, tenderness and beauty. You know what is sexier than beauty - strength , courage and hope that fights against all odds to prove that women are ready to take the Life, no matter what, head on !!

Such is the power and essence of Pinkathon.

Let me start with my introduction and journey. I am Shweta, I am a writer at heart, a model by attitude , a dancer by interests and an IT engineer by Profession but above all I am a liberated woman who love to comply by rules,provided that I pen them down for myself  :D

The life was never served to me on platter. I struggled, fought and earned each of my achievements. Be it studies, career , passion, confidence , strength or the health - I have struggled for it.

Yes, you read it right. I have fought for my health. I used to be a sports champ in my school and college. I met an accident in 2010 in the beginning of my career  and I broke my left elbow joint in multiple pieces. There were two rounds of unsuccessful surgeries each promising to get me the normal movement of the joint, which is yet to come. Now you can imagine the amount of restrain I used to feel during those 2 years and obviously the long sitting hours in my job kept adding pounds to my weight + my workload kept me away from a healthy lifestyle or exercise.
When I was trying to recover from the trauma of this orthopaedic disaster, somehow one fine day I felt restrain in my right legs. Within few days, condition worsened and I was unable to walk even. Doctors reported it to be an acute case of PIVD ( slip disc) and that too of level-3. My one of the discs of spinal cord had lost all the fluid and that fluid was solidified outside causing the restrain in movement of my lower body. I was bed-ridden,shattered not just physically but morally too. The feeling of having your body parts in place but still seeing your family/friends do your daily chores was killing. For a conceit girl like me, this was shattering.  I was on bed-rest for months and my neuro surgeon warned me against any physical stress. He said I would never be able to dance ( which I loved doing ) or involve in any sports involving excessive labour ( all of them).  My weight kept on increasing as I was refraining from physical exercise of any form. I took the precautions but kept breaking the rules. After an year, in 2013 I started dancing in bits and pieces. By DEC 2013 I participated in an office event and performed HIP-HOP. In 2014, I decided to start working out at gym without the knowledge of my family. I slowly increased my running/cycling duration and the speed. In 4 to 5  months, with proper diet , I was able to reduce 13 kgs of my weight. And guess what my back pain is completely gone now. Now I run for >5 Kms daily in 20 mins and also cycle for another 5 -10 kms with my yoga and stretches - everyday.

I fought my sickness, I overcame my resistance, I conquered my limits and then 
I ran 10 kms in 53 minutes in Pinkathon 2015 at Pune . I am back in my lean profile that I had in my school days.The first thing I did after completing the 10 Km run is calling my neuro surgeon and tell him about my accomplishments.

All this suffering, pain , hardships that I thought I have endured in my Life just vanished when I witnessed Visually challenged and physically restrained girls competing in 5K/10K runs.They truly justified their name #Adventures_beyond_barriers. It was a moment of immense inspiration and pride to be a part of such an initiative. There were women of age 70 - 80 years who completed Pinkathon. I would love/dream to be that capable and motivated when I reach their age.

The bottom line is :

" Nothing - absolutely nothing,  stops us from having a healthy life style. We are our own mentors as well as inspiration. Being fit for Life and challenges to be faced is OUR responsibility.

This courage , this strength and will power is the real BEAUTY , Oh wonderful women, which is never gonna perish "

Live Life to the fullest !!!!
Be in pink of Life and Health !!! 

Be a part of Pinkathon and take immense pride in it !!!!

#Pinkathon Pune
#Fitness
#Life 
#Adventures_beyond_barriers 
#Real_women_real_beauty

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तुम्हारी याद आती है !

चाय की चुस्कियों में बीच में जब
मन की कोई, बात आती है
सन्नाटे  में अकेले में जब नहीं
तेरी आवाज़  आती  है,

         तुम्हारी  याद आती है !

पीते हुए ही बीच में
हिम्मत छूट जाती  है
एक सिगरेट अकेले मेरे लिए 
काफी हो जाती है,

            तुम्हारी  याद आती है  !

बिस्तर पर पड़े हुए घंटों
हर रोज़, देर रात  तक
दिन भर की थकन के  बाद भी
 'नींद' जब नहीं आती

            तुम्हारी  याद आती है !

वो चादर स्याह आसमां की
जो हर रात ओढ़ती है   
कि जिसमें चाँद की
 धूमिल सी रेखा, झिलमिलाती है

सन्नाटे में वो झींगुर की
बेसुरी सी राग में जब
तुम्हारे गुनगुना के पास आने की
आहट नहीं आती,

              तुम्हारी  याद आती है !

बहोत हैं रंग मेरे श्रृंगार में
चमकती काजलों की धार  में
मेरे चेहरे  पे फिर सुर्खी
ये कैसे छूट जाती है

               तुम्हारी  याद आती है !


बहोत सोचा की अब इस सम्मान को भूल कर
चली आऊं  तुम्हारे पास में, एक बार फिर  से दौड़ कर
मगर क्या मालूम, क्या मालूम -कि चाहते हो तुम भी यूँ ही ?
ये सोचते ही हिम्मत छूट जाती है ,

                 तुम्हारी  याद आती है  !

The real A-T-T-I-T-U-D-E - 'Tashan'

Hey Dude , just check that girl out,  what an attitude she carries in her Ray-Ban glasses.
Yaar, that manager of mine drives Audi and parks like he has is driving the moon. That son of a rich ...
Man, you look too casually middle classed , let's buy some designer/branded dresses for you and make you look like a Hero material.
Purchase this thing and you would be a star. Apply this makeup and wear high heels to be a Diva in show.
He is a legend  yaar, saw his sea view bungalow ? truly complements his posh looks ...

Wait a minute ---

Since when the "things" have become an attitude ? I thought attitude to be an attribute of a personality rather than an object. Attitude used to be carried inside a person. It is the in the uniqueness of the way person chooses to think, behave and reflect in actions. It is the way he approaches towards the solution of the problem which he hasn't ever encountered. It is in the most natural and spontaneous outpour of thoughts, behaviour and deeds. An attitude is what keeps man going when no one believes in him. It is the anchor that holds him in the turbulent times near the shore. It is handle of self help that comes in action when he falls and get a crash of self confidence.

  It can not be borrowed, faked or purchased in the form of dresses/cars/belongings.

       Attitude can't be learned, copied or transferred. It has to be developed. You know actors right ?
Even if they play a very strong role in some rowdy movie, that is just a character that lives in a fictitious world of cinema. That person/actor  may seem to be a strong epitome of so called attitude /strength but then -  he is a just a good actor. When you meet the person in reality he will just as knowledgeable and as deep as his experiences.  He gathers experiences by being open towards the crest and troughs of Life, by being aware and receptive, by knowing that there is a middle path and that things/people/Life are futile and mortal. One develops attitude by stop judging and caring too much of what people would think of him. One develops by doing something new, creating something fresh and nurturing the positive vibes. The one who is liberated and yet knows his limits, who is a critic and yet devoted. He is the one who is free and culminates motivation in those he comes in contact with.

One can not simply fake attitude.  One has to ( has to ) D-E-V-E-L-O-P it.

Even if you want to copy it, you have to practice it so diligently that you become what you are trying to portray.
On a lighter note, You know Uday Chopra right . He created much of a 'bhokal' in Dhoom ( his MNREGA) but can he stand facing real people and questions in personal interview ?

And then there is Irfan Khan, a  greater  Hero,  off the screen.

That my friend is a real and earned A-T-T-I-T-U-D-E !!