Essays

A morning walk is recommended by doctors to all thosewho want to live a long and healthy life. A walk early in the morning is extremely refreshing.

It is beneficial not only for the body but also for themind. It invigorates our body and prepares us to bear the brunt of the day's work. At this time everything is fresh and free from pollution.

I am an early riser. When I wake up in the morning I goout for an early morning walk. I do not like to be bothered by anyone else's company. Going with somecompanion means breaking into frequent conversationon the way. I therefore cannot concentrate on thebeauty of nature around me. This is why I prefer going all alone.

What I love most is the chirping of birds in the morning their melodious chirping is enchanting. They seem to become the sun with their sweet notes. After walking half mile I sit in a pretty rose garden.

The every sight and smell of those beautiful flowers cheers me up. Small dew drops on petals and leaves Look like precious pearls. Its sight pleases my eyes. I meditate there for a while.

I forget the hustile and bustle of my daily life and I escape my worries for a while. I feel a new strength being injected into my otherwise tired body. I feel some new sense of joy as I relax while listening to the silence around me.

As i often go to the Lodhi garden for a walk I see other morning walkers who are as regular as me. They bring their dogs for a walk too.

Young and old people come to the gardens, some exercise throughout, some sit quietly under a tree, some jog and run—in short each person does what pleases him the most and whatever keeps his body in goodshap.

Waking in the morning is a very good habit and evenwhen I feel lazy in the morning to get out of bed, I force myself to leave the house because I know that once I am on my way I will enjoy every minute of my morning walk.