Imagine the Mental Toughness

Admiration and immense respect to such people. Those souls that through hardship become stronger, more patient, more aware, and more compassionate.

I was navigating a rocky trail on my mountain bike, feeling the thrill of the ride, pushing the limits, when suddenly, I lost control. It was one of those bike parks with lift access—like a ski resort, but for bikes. All downhill, the trails and features come at you fast. It's a great way to progress your skills rapidly, but there's also a higher chance of getting injured.

That's exactly what happened to me. I found myself in a rock garden—a section of the trail filled with large rocks, creating a stair-like effect. I lost control and went over the bars. My right arm took the brunt of the fall, resulting in a minor fracture. Now, even writing is a struggle.

I like to reflect on everything that happens to me. What can I learn from this accident? And I don’t just mean the technical things I need to do on the bike next time I hit a rock garden to avoid falling again. Choose the easier line, lean my body backward, and take it slower. But what else am I learning? What is life trying to teach me?

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