I was never a lets-take-up-a-challenge-just-for-fun person. I used to be content with what I do, and unless I see the need to take up something and unless it is essential I never venture into anything new for the sake of it. It so happened that even without my realizing it, I was stuck in a routine. Weekdays – work. Weekends – Shopping, Movies, Eating out, Hanging out with friends or I occupy myself with something to do at home. I can never remain idle, so I ensure I am occupied some way or the other. And one day, all of a sudden, I wanted to do something new.
I did myself a favor by challenging myself and not competing with anyone. I was surprised to see how I could push myself and how the initial excitement did not fade as the days passed. There was a thrill, of trying something new and staying dedicated to the action plan without anyone having to tell me so. Normally I try and relax (read waste time) during the weekends because of the amount of travel involved during the weekdays (60kms during peak traffic hours). Now I have an action packed weekend which is organized in a particular way and the best part is, it still gives me the me-time that I would never compromise. If there was anyone who was surprised the most, it definitely should be me. I never thought I would be taking up any of this and managing them and here I am.
I still have miles to go to, but the experience is thrilling. Currently, I’m focusing on the journey and not the destination and perhaps for the first time I’ve realized how beautiful the journey is, and how it has taught me more about myself, so much so that my eyes are not focused only on the finishing line, but at the immediate future as well. It’s almost like redefining the person you thought you were. It has been such a boost for my morale, considering the hectic activities going around me.
They say we never stop learning. Yes. It holds true even for our own self. We never stop learning what we are capable of. Better now than never.
Coming soon: More about the Challenges. Stay tuned! 🙂
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As The Mind Wanders 
41 responses to “Challenge Accepted!”
Nice build up. Waiting for the next post to find out what are those 3 challenges.
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Looks like incomplete posts have become a style-statement these days! 🙂
Destination Infinity
PS: I should also try this art form 😛
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I am pleased with the way you see things and set challenges for yourself.It is not the outcome but the very journey as put it in dong different and challenging things is itself the reward.You come out a better person.
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That was very heartening to read Ashwini 🙂 I can imagine how much fun it should have been to try new things especially amidst a hectic schedule and the the feeling of happiness that comes out of accomplishing it too!
This stage of life is one of the best .. Single and working with no domestic responsibilities 🙂 I had the same feelings that you have expressed here when I started blogging as a new activity 2 years back. It was always like a breadth of fresh air in between all the hum drum.
I really like the heartfelt tone of your posts. Keep it up!
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That was a pretty self analysis. I appreciate your vigour. Looking ahead with eagerness is in itself taking the bull by the horn – a challenge. isn't it?
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Lovely message, lovely post. Trying out something new is always so exciting and when coupled with learning, we add a whole new dimension of meaning to the frame. Look forward to read more about your challenges, Ash! 🙂
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All the best and GO FOR ITttttttttttt…
and let me tell you something that in todays world we cant afford to sit and let things be .. one has to take up some sort of challenge and .. this also helps in inventing ourselves all the time ..
and This is a true thing, after reading this post I have suddenly made up my mind to do something.. your post did it .. I am planning to change completely something that I have been working for the last over a decade 🙂 yesssss time for a change .. what it is , maybe tell later if i succeed.. so thank you for helping me make that decision
Bikram
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What are those challenges? Share some insights as in most of the cases, the excitement dies. And you said, yours didn't. I want to know how and why…
Waste time, heheheee…
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All the best, Ashwini 🙂 🙂 I am waiting to hear more of these challenges 😉
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When you accept a challenge…that is half the work done right there!!
Best of luck with everything that you are upto! 🙂
What is life anyway without the challenges! Waiting for the next!
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I am eager to know what those challenges were 🙂 Good luck on completing them!
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Build up? Haha 🙂
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Really? I was merely waiting for the right time to tell what the challenge was about 🙂
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Thank you KP Sir :-). After a point, we realize that the best competition would be the one where we challenge ourselves!
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Thank you so much Aarthy 🙂
It feels so good to be able to spend some time away from the hectic schedules and deadlines, specially on something challenging 🙂
Thanks again 🙂
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Thank you Anil 🙂 Yes, hoping for the best and looking for inspiration from within.
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Totally, I never thought I'd be taking up such a challenge in the first place! Thanks Arti 🙂
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Thank you so much Bikram 🙂
Yes, it's always nice to be busy than to be idle. I'm really happy that this post helped you in some small way. Good luck and Go for it 🙂
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Will post one this week. The main challenge. The others aren't that important 😀
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Thank you 🙂
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What is Life without a challenge or two! Yes 🙂
Thank you 🙂
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I'm eager to write about it too. Waiting to pass the final test in the first challenge 🙂 Thank you 🙂
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I would like to know what happened to the three challenges.
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That's awesome. Stepping out of comfort zones every now and then is a must for all of us. In fact we must keep asking this question to ourselves, very 15-30 days, “When was the last time I did something for the first time!” Glad you did just that. Keen to know more about your challenges 🙂
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Interested in knowing what the challenges are. But whatever they are, lovely to know that you are sticking with them.
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One is almost on the verge of being completed :-).
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Well said Shilpa! We've to keep asking that question to ourselves constantly, and try new things 🙂
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Coming soon. Tomorrow is the day 🙂
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how true- one indeed never stop learning… 🙂
It's a good thing that you are focusing on yourself. one should keep doing that..
waiting for the next part to read about the challenges ..(the jerk that I am I might copy you and take them up as well 😛 (winks)
Good luck Ash,..:)
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No, that would not be copying. That would be you taking up something, inspired by this post :-D. This sounds better right? 😉
Thank you 🙂
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The magic happens when we step out of our comfort zone.
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Indeed!
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Nothing like the euphoria of taking up new challenges. Way to go, Ashwini!
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Wow! I like the spirit!
Wishing you luck with your new challenges.
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Sounds exciting and if you find it enjoyable, then what else is needed!! Best of luck and looking forward to reading more about it!
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Thank You Purba 🙂
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Thank you Indrani 🙂
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Well said. Enjoyed every bit of it 🙂
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Ok, got it 🙂 It's a remarkable achievement as I said yesterday.
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😉
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[…] P.S. This was one of the challenges I wrote about, here 🙂 […]
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