ピッタ・タウファトフアさんのインスタグラム写真 - (ピッタ・タウファトフアInstagram)「Hopefully this can help someone out there. The first time I missed out on an Olympic qualifier it took me close to 6 months to recover. My body was broken and I was angry, not at anyone in particular but just at the situation, the work I had put in felt wasted. The second time I missed out on Olympic qualification ( 4 years later) it took me one night to recover mentally. I had made a choice to not stay in a place of mental conflict or pain. The lesson I learnt that second time was a much greater gift then Olympic qualification. It was a lesson I could use throughout my whole life. I’ve had many people reach out to me to see how I’m doing. And I appreciate each and every one of them. They saw how much work and struggle I’ve put into learning my new sport of Kayak and to fall short on another Olympic qualification after all that work ‘SHOULD’ be devastating. To top it off I also have a fractured rib and torn muscle as a reminder. But I’m not devastated, or upset, I’m not angry or depressed. We should never base our emotions on how we ‘should’ be feeling. I couldn’t be happier. I’m learning the new sport of Kayak which I love and am improving very quickly. I haven’t given up and still see myself on that start line at the Olympics. I have one criteria for happiness- Waking up in the morning. When you give your all to something and fall short of the outcome you wanted - you should still celebrate. You’ve done everything you can and God or the Universe had a different plan. That is perfectly ok. But don’t stop. I took this photo today, no I’m not taking up cycling as an Olympic sport. For whatever strange reason it’s the only cardio I can do that doesn’t hurt my rib. The physio has said that I will heal well and be back in action in 6-8 weeks. I don’t want to lose my condition so instead of focusing on what I can’t do, I focus on what I can do-cycling (and wearing shirts 3 sizes too small) For all of you who have reached out- thank you. And for all of you going through whatever challenges you face in life- keep going! It’s rarely as bad as we make it out to be. We can only control what is in our control. Choose happiness. #AndNeverFallAsleepUnderACoconutTree」2月22日 7時16分