Life is fast-paced. Things happen. People say things. And before we know it, we’ve already reacted without thinking.
Does this sound familiar? Even well-known figures such as Anushka and Virat have had the same occurrence happen to them. Their story of having to stand still and think before acting has completely changed the way they approach a situation.
The Quick-Fire Issue
A number of years ago, Anushka had a habit, a tendency, and, Mrs. Cray, the recent event reminded her of this. She’d respond to a situation too quickly, and the response was nearly instantaneous. Something would occur, and there would be an immediate reaction. This is not uncommon, either. Most of us do this. We typically respond before our brains catch up with the incident.
I heard Anushka recently discuss this framework. She discussed this idea, and like with any application, she had a tendency of jumping in before taking a breath. The troubles lied in this pattern. The effects followed her even into adult life, and it made life as hard as possible. When we speak and act quickly, we lead first by emotion and not necessarily logic. Emotional responses rarely yield the end result that we’re looking for.
When Everything Started to Shift
Here’s where things got interesting. Anushka figured out something simple but powerful – there’s a huge difference between reacting and responding.
- Reacting is instant and emotional
- Responding takes a moment of thought
- Reactions often lead to regret later
- Responses come from a calmer place
She started practicing this new way of handling things. Instead of firing back right away, she’d take a pause. Just a small moment to think before acting. This tiny change? It completely improved how her life felt day to day.
How Virat Got Into It Too
Now we arrive at the part that is probably most relevant to you. At around this same event, Anushka was looking at Virat and said that this had a major impact on both their lives. She jokingly added, “I think he celebrates his wins more than the bowlers who have taken the wickets!” Friends and teammates had noticed changes too.
Ishant Sharma, a friend and teammate who has known Virat for some time, would comment: “He became more calmer when Anushka started coming (and subsequently living in the UK).” Ishant observed transformations in someone who otherwise appeared to be alive and overly aggressive in being real.
Virat was always observed by people as this person that was extremely aggressive. But then, Anushka was always saying, this is not who he is. Anushka would repeat several times, “He is one of the most peaceful human beings I know off the field.” The aggression/exuberance Mahendra saw on the field? It is only hyper is love for the game and not his being is being viewed.
What Changed Behind the Scenes
The couple started exploring deeper things in life. They got into spiritual practices and started looking at life from a different angle. Jaya Kishori, a spiritual speaker, talked about their journey and said they already had everything – work success, comfort, all of it. But something was still missing. That something turned out to be inner peace.
Here’s what made their approach work:
- They didn’t drop their careers or responsibilities
- They found balance between worldly stuff and inner calm
- They made space for both action and reflection
- They kept learning and adjusting their methods
This balance didn’t mean running away from Anushka and Virat lives. They kept doing their work, stayed with family, and handled all their duties. The difference was in how they approached everything – with more awareness and less impulse.
The Real-Life Results
So what really changed when they began to live this way? Life improved. Simply put. Anushka remarked on how it improved everything for her. Importantly, this development was not about avoiding the confrontation and carrying that. It was about feeling better, being able to take better action, and not feeling a sense of regret in the choices they may have made too quickly.
It also has strengthened their relationship. When both partners learn to take a moment, pause and think, that changes the conversation. Arguments turn into discussions. Blame turns into understanding. The public has taken note of how at peace we seem to be together, especially when we see them in public in London or wherever they are, just going about their regular business.
So What Can We Learn from All of This
The truth is that Anushka and Virat are not magical. They are people who practiced and mastered something useful in life. And anyone can do this. The pause before responding works for everyone.
Ask yourself this question. How many times have we said something in anger that we have regretted? How many choices would we have made differently if we had waited five minutes rather than made a choice right away? This is all the process is.
Even platforms like Khelofun understand the value of thoughtful choices over rushed ones. Whether it’s in relationships, work, or daily decisions, taking that extra moment matters. And just like Khelofun offers a space for careful consideration, we can create that space in our own lives too.
Moving Forward With Intent
Virat once expressed his desire for his daughter to think about purpose. If purpose and awareness surround thinking, everything else kind of works itself out. This is now how the family they have established is evolving – not reacting, but thinking before acting.
Now the couple is living a quieter life in London with two children’s lives; after years of being plastered in the light of publicity, they have manifested a shift. They are focused on what matters to them the most in life. Their choice to do this is generally indicative of how they have attempted to be acting on their life, instead of merely reacting to choices of others or others’ calls and expectations of them.
They certainly have exhibited something very simple; time is not an indication of being behind. It is taking action in life much more simply, without all the chaos.
