Inspiring

The Tokyo 2020 Olympics began off-kilter enough (let's begin with the fact that it's called 'The Tokyo 2020 Olympics' while obviously taking place in 2021...) with the world in a weird dimensional axle.

Now that it has finally begun, another spin occurred with the announcement of withdrawing from the games by Olympic champion and Gymnastics superstar Simone Biles to focus on her mental well-being.

I have to focus on my mental health and not jeopardize my health and well-being''

Conidering she was given such a huge 'weight of the world' on her shoulders, it's not surprising that this has affected her mentally. It's literally a BURDEN.

'I felt like it would be better to take a back seat.
I didn't want to risk the team a medal because they worked way too hard for my screw-ups'

While in the past this act would never have been a sane possibility, this courageous decision is now seen as 'revolutionary' as it showcases a very powerful and meaningful shift in the way mental health is being publically discussed in the public sphere. Where in the past this may have led to heavy criticism, in the light of the new world she's now receiving much support for sharing what's she's going through and I fully believe in what she's doing.

She's not the first and only one as the phenomenal tennis player Naomi Osaka had withdrawn from the French Open earlier in the year over similar misgivings over her mental health.

Where in the past these acts are seen negatively, I believe this is the better way as it's very important to address this for the betterment to any person's well-being.

It is very encouraging that she has the support from the USA Gymnastics: