Setting goals in life is a crucial step towards success. As someone who always approaches things with a plan, I have found that setting achievable goals and planning their execution has greatly contributed to my accomplishments. While taking new actions comes with risks, careful planning minimizes the chances of getting lost in the process. By setting goals within my limits and planning well before implementation, I have found that I am able to pursue my dreams with confidence.

Each year, I make New Year resolutions and by the end of the year, I achieve most of my goals. Some of the objectives that I set for this year have already been accomplished or are close to completion. One of these objectives was to be transferred to Abimansala 3 as an inmate. Initially, some authorities had a different opinion due to my overqualification, but I persisted in pursuing this idea. As the saying goes, “No pain, no gain,” and through hard work and perseverance, I was able to make it happen.

Some may perceive my decision to come to Abimansala as a step back, but from my point of view, it is a progressive and optimistic choice. As a client of this establishment, I can benefit from all its resources while also assisting other injured soldiers in their rehabilitation. Additionally, it provides me with a chance to address my family matters with a peaceful mind and learn new abilities. As an ordinary individual, I believe that life should be enjoyed rather than endured.

On April 25, 2014, His Excellency President Mahinda Rajapaksa inaugurated the third Abimansala wellness resort located in Panngolla Kurunegala. This facility is dedicated to the lifelong care and rehabilitation of dependent war heroes of the Sri Lankan Army, who fought valiantly to eliminate terrorism from the country. The first Abimansala was established in Anuradhapura in 2011, where I previously worked, and the second in Kamburupitiya in 2012. The Abimansala-3 wellness resort has the capacity to accommodate over 50 dependent war heroes from the North Western Province, providing them with the care they deserve.

The Abimansala-3 wellness resort, situated amidst rich bio-diversity with a breathtaking view of Bathalagoda Lake and Deduru Oya, offers a serene and calming environment to its residents. The resort boasts a range of facilities including a mini hospital, physiotherapy unit, swimming pool, gymnasium, Ayurvedic centre, hydrotherapy unit, recreation centre, entertainment hall, Nenasala branch, and short-term family visit options. Currently, the complex houses 47 physically challenged soldiers, including nine  totally blind   war veterans.