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“Blazing Your Own Trail: The Courage to Forge New Paths”

Dr Vijayalakshmi Aluri
Penny Press
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6 min readJan 7, 2025

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Dr.Vijayalakshmi Aluri, Winner of World Bank’s Projects competition, Author, Social worker and Gynecologist, Sri Sri Holistic Multi specialty Hospitals, Hyderabad

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The Essence of Trailblazing

In the journey of life, we often find ourselves tempted to follow well-trodden paths. Familiarity offers comfort, but true greatness lies in daring to venture into the unknown. Ralph Waldo Emerson’s words inspire us to break free from conformity and carve our unique paths. Let us delve into the spirit of trailblazing through the inspiring story of Arunima Sinha, a woman who defied unimaginable odds to leave an indelible mark on the world.

A Trailblazer’s Story: Arunima Sinha

Arunima Sinha’s story is one of resilience, courage, and determination. Born in a small town in India, Arunima was a national-level volleyball player with dreams of representing her country on the international stage. However, a life-altering incident turned her world upside down.

In 2011, Arunima boarded a train to attend a job interview. During her journey, she became a victim of a robbery attempt. When she resisted, the attackers pushed her out of the moving train. She fell onto the adjacent tracks and was run over by another train, resulting in

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Dr Vijayalakshmi Aluri
Dr Vijayalakshmi Aluri

Written by Dr Vijayalakshmi Aluri

An Ob./Gy Specialist by profession and an author of novels, Short stories, Health Education books and a translator of World famous Health Education books

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