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How Meditation and Fitness Saved My Life
My name is Mika and I’m 46 years old, and for most of my life, I’ve struggled with Nephrotic Syndrome (Chronic Kidney Disease), depression, and severe anxiety. These challenges have deeply affected my health, and by 2022, I reached my lowest point. My kidney function had dropped to about 25%, and my insomnia was overwhelming. I felt like I was losing everything—my health, my sense of self, and even my relationships.
Between December 2022 and January 2023, I gave up on almost everything, including myself. I lived on painkillers just to get through the day, but my focus was on the wrong things and wrong people. I was so consumed by my deteriorating health that I lost relationships that once meant everything to me, including someone who had been incredibly important to me, someone who had been by my side through many challenges. I couldn’t see a way out, and it felt like I was dying.
Then, I discovered meditation. After just three days of meditation, I stopped taking sleeping pills. My stress didn’t vanish overnight, but it began to improve slowly. Some days were better than others, but I stuck with it. Meditation helped me manage my anxiety and provided me with the clarity I needed to make positive changes in my life.
The most significant changes started about two months ago, and about one month ago, I could really see and feel the differences. I started eating healthy again, began running after 2 and a half years, and started training at the gym. Now, I feel great—my body is stronger, my energy has increased, and my mood is much better. My dedication to meditation, running, and fitness is stronger than ever, and I’m more committed than I’ve been in a long time.
The real turning point came after about a year and a half of meditation. It helped me stop stressing so much about money, life’s challenges, and things I couldn't control. I no longer let constant worry rule my life, and that sense of calm helped me focus on the things that really matter, including my relationships. I accepted the loss of the people I once had in my life, and now I can move forward, making real, meaningful connections.
Meditation didn’t just help me manage stress; it helped me rebuild my life from the inside out. It gave me the strength to take care of my body and mind again, and I’ve rediscovered my sense of purpose.
Meditation really is about saving your own life, and fitness has been a powerful complement to that journey. The combination of both practices is helping me feel better, stronger, and more confident than I have in years.
If you’re struggling, know that you’re not alone. Meditation and fitness have been my lifeline, and they could be yours too. Never underestimate the power of taking control of your health—physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Thank you Mika
