Lakshya

Date: 21st April 2025

Dear Kapish,

Today was the last day of your swimming camp in DSR and let's be honest - it wasn't wasy sailing for you 
For many days, you were obviously scared of the water and refused to dive or jump in and even told the swimming sir to hold you and cried a bit when pushed 

We tried to tell you that it was Ok to be scared, but give it a try because your swimming technique was actually pretty good, but the fear of entering the swimming pool would take over during the class and you were not able to focus on the technique 

So we tried a different method to convince you to let go of fear - the hindi movie style!

First we referred to the movie 3 Idiots where Aamir Khan tells his heart 'Aal is Well' and it sort of sends a message to your heart and brain that you are not really scared of water

Second during an episode of Masterchef India we saw Abhijeet Sawant sing the title track of Lakshya to the finalists and we showed you the video of the song where Hritik Roshan works hard to join the Army 

We told you to use both methods to acheive your Target (Lakshya) and a few days later, well you did enter the pool (not a dive, but a gradual entry) and used your hands and legs to traverse the shorter side of the pool without the use of float!

Whats more is that even the parents present applauded your effort and it is safe to say that now you were comfortable with the water!
Despite your fear, you attended every class with enthusiasm and gave it your best shot 

Next, we will continue to practice on the techniques you learnt because thats the only way you will learn to be a good swimmer

But swimming apart, today in the afternoon, you came upto me and asked me, "Dadoo, did I acheive my Lakshya?" which showed how sensible and understanding you have become 
My reply was simple - "Yes Babu, you very much did!"

Cheers 
Dadoo

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