Yes, you read that right! This post IS about walking backwards. Literally and not figuratively as we netizens are trained to look at every phrase that hovers in the radius of our vision. My passionate walks and jogs have always been in my Chennai's jogger's park which is located where I live. Today, after many years, I managed to walk and also jog for a bit. But then, I was itching to try out something that I have never done before. And voila! I tried walking backwards.
It was not something that belonged to my comfort zone! Quite obvious. I was afraid that I would trip or perhaps a stone would come in my way and might twist my ankle. It was quite similar to the aspects of life that demand us out of the comfort zone. My life in 2018 and early 2019 is a mixed bag of challenges and situations that I have never remotely anticipated or experienced. I tried walking backwards for a while and then it seemed better. It got better with each step but not without a tiny bit of apprehension. I was also on the lookout for any joggers/walkers who I would scare or even stumble against. Well, I was turning behind from time to time -- a nice-looking guy was a bit startled but I decided to stall my experiment, happy that I had managed quite a bit without much ado. It was indeed a nice sense of achievement.
I thought of all the motivational posts of Facebook and Instagram which nudges you to do at least one thing that scares you everyday. Well, I have just opened my account. I did not think that walking backwards would prove so much of a hassle when I first began but I must admit that the first step was quite scary and caused trepidation. And while I was writing this post, i also decided to check whether walking backwards has any benefit at all - and yes! it is indeed and Japanese folklore says that walking 100 steps backwards is equivalent to walking 1000 steps forward. I would like to walk longer backwards - and try moving forward with the challenge of making my steps steady.
Cheers to the new year and wish you many opportunities to step out of your comfort zone!
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It was not something that belonged to my comfort zone! Quite obvious. I was afraid that I would trip or perhaps a stone would come in my way and might twist my ankle. It was quite similar to the aspects of life that demand us out of the comfort zone. My life in 2018 and early 2019 is a mixed bag of challenges and situations that I have never remotely anticipated or experienced. I tried walking backwards for a while and then it seemed better. It got better with each step but not without a tiny bit of apprehension. I was also on the lookout for any joggers/walkers who I would scare or even stumble against. Well, I was turning behind from time to time -- a nice-looking guy was a bit startled but I decided to stall my experiment, happy that I had managed quite a bit without much ado. It was indeed a nice sense of achievement.
I thought of all the motivational posts of Facebook and Instagram which nudges you to do at least one thing that scares you everyday. Well, I have just opened my account. I did not think that walking backwards would prove so much of a hassle when I first began but I must admit that the first step was quite scary and caused trepidation. And while I was writing this post, i also decided to check whether walking backwards has any benefit at all - and yes! it is indeed and Japanese folklore says that walking 100 steps backwards is equivalent to walking 1000 steps forward. I would like to walk longer backwards - and try moving forward with the challenge of making my steps steady.
Cheers to the new year and wish you many opportunities to step out of your comfort zone!
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Lovely post and a good blog! Loved the concept of walking backwards..I have tried and it does help you feel that you achieved something different!
ReplyDeleteYay! Hi-five for walking backwards. I'm going to try walking more like this today on wards.
DeleteThanks for stopping by dear Snehal. Good to read a comment after long.
Let me, my two bit, i add
ReplyDeletethough people might think you are mad
persevere and continue with your dad
and let all you do in 2019 make you glad.
Happy New Year and walking backwards.
Where did the 'dad' come from? Just rhyming?
DeleteThanks for stopping by.
Sus, it is supposed to be 'fad'.The blasted auto correct 😊
DeleteAhhh! Who are you btw?
DeleteGuess with a capital g
DeleteGOVIND
Delete😊
DeleteThey also say that as you grow older, you should keep trying something new, like writing with your other hand than the regular one and so on. I try to keep my eyelashes still when I close my eyes. They keep fluttering even when closed :D Wish you a year of small and big achievements to keep your cup of happiness full and overflowing, Susan!
ReplyDeletePrecisely! I guess that's what nudged me to try walking backwards. Lovely to read your comment after ages, dear Zephyr. Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteWishing you a wonderful year ahead.