My Shero

We often search far and wide for inspiration and motivation, from celebrities or famous people and ignore the people right beside us, especially the little ones. Here's how my 10-year-old daughter helped me overcome a fear. 

A traumatic experience had made the roads & rides a source of fear for me. Even though public transport wasn't easy, the fear kept me off the road. Did not realize when this phobia built a house inside me until that dark night when I got stuck on road, my daughter clinged behind and scooter by my side.

I had taken quite a few years to get on scooter. My loved ones had put a lot of effort in convincing me but I always found a way to escape. Finally one day the scooter was infront of our house. Escape seemed impossible. 

I slowly started my journey, with lots of criss-cross - more in mind than on road. Riding felt scary, so I only went out during the day, to escape from the fear of darkness. 

One evening caught up in my fear again. I was late and the sun had already gone, welcoming the darkness. Riding at night scared me.  But I had to get back home. I gathered all my fear & tears. With shaky hands, I gripped the handlebars and started the engine. Taking a deep breath, I began riding slow. My daughter behind me must have felt, walking would be faster!

Then, I heard her voice from behind, “Amma, you can do it! You had to face this fear one or the other day. There are so many people riding at night & you can do it too.”

Her words, like a tiny cheerleader, gave me courage. I picked up the pace, and finally, we arrived home safely.

Looking up, I saw the stars twinkling like a million tiny applause signs just like my Little Shero who patted my back.

This night ride will stay with me forever with a lesson learnt that, sometimes the bravest inspiration comes in the smallest packages.

Cheers to star of my life who constantly inspire me to get going, no matter what.