My friend with the steady eyes offered me free fitness tips. He doesn't give these out all the time; I begged him for them one night when climbing the stairs up to his fifth floor flat left my heart pounding warnings against my sternum.
"Clench your abdominals; keep your gut tight. Imagine your navel sticking to your spine. Do this all day and all night."
I tried for a while, unintentionally practicing mindfulness. Every time I caught my waistline smiling, I hurriedly inhaled. Pranayam born of panic, I thought. But panic fades and so did my dedication... until I found a steadier state.
Smooth muscles contract.
How consistent the feeling!
Trembling belly fat.
A haibun! What a fun haibun. Glad you decided to write Sameer :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for introducing me to haibun, Anannya (and to Daily Riyaaz, of course)! I'm glad you enjoyed reading it.
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