Challenges are meant to be met and overcome. – Liu Xiang
All I remember about that day was the fact that I had to pick my brother up from his classes and I had a considerate amount of time in hand. I was driving to pick him up, at a medium 40Km/hour and then it all went blank. I woke up in the ICU. I hadn't seen my mother so tensed, knowing how she was always calm and positive in life. The doctors asked me if I remember the people around me and I was shocked to have encountered such a question. Hopefully, I did. He then told me that I had been in a fatal accident, which had left a hairline crack in my skull, resulting in brain hemorrhage. I had also broken an ear bone accompanied by bruises all over the body. If only I had worn a helmet that day. It was December 28th, and I slept at home on New Year’s Eve. After spending 3 nights in the hospital, I was sent home, with strict instructions.
The next 15 days were the most challenging days of my life. To wake up every day with a dizzy head, bruises, and pain, each day was like a mission to accomplish. It was a fight, and I knew optimism was the only weapon I had, to win it. Being a sports person, I had always believed in speed. I didn't know how people practiced yoga and meditation. But to put my head in the right place, meditation was needed. I started meditating every day followed by some yoga. Every time I felt like giving up, I reminded myself how it was needed to get back on my feet. I reminded myself how I had to be back in college since exams were around the corner. My family and friends stood by me like a pillar. They made sure I laughed every day. I performed well in my exams, participated in more sports tournaments and even made it to the nationals in basketball.
From that day to this day, I am thankful for everything that happens to me in my life. It has made me resilient, patient and strong-minded. I have also advocated people on the importance of road safety and especially that of a helmet.