'Car'nage

The 'car' syndrome is rapidly deteriorating the urban landscape. The status that we associate with a four wheeler makes many to buy it. Most of the cars are not used on weekdays. They lie idle. Like a dog being taken for a walk in the morning and the evening, many car owners drive their cars on weekends.

Anything, including the human body, if not used regularly, deteriorates. Most of us suffer from 'lifestyle' diseases. These include hypertension, diabetes, back pain, etc. Just as the car deteriorates, so does our body. We need to distinguish the subtle relationship here.

We need to sustain our body. It is natures gift. We are its guardians. Can we afford to disregard this precious gift? No. But if we disregard, we have to pay the price.

Let us put to use our physical abilities and stop the 'car'nage. It will protect the environment and also keep us fit.