Thrishantha

The other day I was going for a walk with my wife Visakha in Llanbedrog beach and hills in Wales. We saw a group of kids building a small pool in a stream by making their own anicut out of sand and rocks. They had such fun in their own natural pool. What is the price tag of that happiness brought without expensive "stuff"? When we grow older, however, we often find ourselves giving excuses to do regular workout, stretches, and to be with nature. We let go of our freedom in certain ways and confine ourselves indoors. Nature offers magical sensations to heal our minds, provides the space to reflect on things that bother us, and sometimes provides clues for ground-breaking ideas. We evolved in natural habitats. Therefore, a part of the "wisdom" that makes us happy and competitive is in natural woody areas themselves. I am 52 years old as of 2023. I practice karate as a sport regularly because it allows me to challenge my own mind and body. The at...

I am an academic and a founder of a precision agri startup , but I thought of taking a totally different experience to share some thoughts about bouncing back from failure. Since my childhood, I had a strong interest in martial arts and dabbled in various local forms without maintaining consistent effort. However, after relocating to the UK in 2009, I enrolled my son in a Karate dojo. It was then that I realized I should take this opportunity to try Karate myself. Soon, my passion for martial arts resurfaced, and I became a dedicated Karate student. Progressing quickly, I achieved my Shodan Black Belt in 2017. In 2020, I set a goal to attempt for the Second Dan Black Belt in Karate during the summer of 2022. This goal served as a motivating force to get back on track after the pandemic. With a 2-year runway, I began my journey, which included regular jogging in nearby Richmond Park, training 2 hours per week in the dojo under the guidance of an experienced teacher, and ultimately ...