There are times when we know what is right but end up not doing what we know is right. It is a test of one’s character to come out better of the inertia within us. This piece deals with my story which not only fits into the topic of physical fitness but is a lesson into all other spheres of life. It was about 7-8 years ago that I started taking interest in walking. I would be very sincere for a couple of weeks and then would give in to the pleasure of having an extended hour’s sleep. This went on for quite some time and there would spurts of activity followed by a lull, which would invariably be much longer than the periods of activity. Some motivation would be derived from a positive message from someone / somewhere (those were pre-WhatsApp days and hence, the paucity of motivational messages! Nowadays we live in abundance of positive thoughts that come along as freely as the gentle warm rays of the Sun that accompany the sunrise!). Many times, a health scare of a colleague, a re...