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Sometimes, the best coaching session is with yourself!

Nothing compares to the calmness of the holy waters at Mahakumbh Mela, Prayagraj.

When my friends called early Wednesday morning, inviting me to Mahakumbh at Prayagraj, I knew this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Without a second thought, I booked my flight for Saturday, 8th February. But the journey tested me even before it began.

At Mumbai airport, I faced my first challenge – denied boarding due to an overbooked flight. Frustration, doubt, and negativity crept in. Was this a sign to turn back? But persistence won. After a long argument, I was shifted to another flight. A sigh of relief.

At Delhi airport, my baggage didn’t arrive. Again, chaos. Passengers left, the belt stopped, and I stood alone, battling my own thoughts – “Why me?” But this time, I took a deep breath, changed my approach, and found a way. And there it was – my baggage, waiting for me.

The train journey from Delhi to Prayagraj was no less challenging. Crowded compartments, restless nights, and security concerns. But nothing could prepare me for what awaited at the Sangam.

We Reached OD Fort, saraswati ghat. As I stepped into the sangam waters of the sacred confluence, everything faded – the struggles, the journey, even my own fears. The river embraced me like a mother. I fear water, yet I felt held, protected, and at peace. Each dip was not just a ritual; it was a cleansing of the soul, a conversation with my inner self.

Returning, life tested me one last time. A fellow passenger suffered a medical emergency – his nose had started bleeding, and instinct took over. I took charge, gathered doctors, arranged assistance, and ensured his safety. A Navbharat Times journalist on board stood up, clapped, and thanked me, and all other passengers followed. But I knew the real lesson – sometimes, the best coaching session is with yourself.

This Mahakumbh happened after 144 years. I feel blessed to experience it.  For me, it was more than a holy dip. It was a reminder that struggles are fleeting, but the lessons stay.

Every challenge is an opportunity to coach yourself.

Would love to hear – when was the last time you learned the biggest lesson from within?