- Aria - The world outside the darkened room blared with the echoes of adrenaline—shouts, whistles, and the rhythmic thudding of soccer balls. But in here, underneath the soft layers of a warm sheet, I surrendered to tranquility. The air danced with aromas of lavender and eucalyptus, a gentle encouragement to take a deep breath and release the tension knotted within my shoulders. If I could just forget the whirlwind of chaos surrounding my life for a few blissful moments, I might find some semblance of peace. As the soft music wrapped around me like a cozy blanket, my thoughts wandered, as they often did when I found myself in moments of solitude. Jamie had insisted that I take it easy after my intense physio sessions. “You’re not training for the Olympics,” he had chuckled after one par

