The Ritual

The place was bustling with activity. The annual ritual had begun.

Every January, lots of people don their workout gear, and hit the gym. If the past is anything to go by, the crowds will thin out in a month or so. A handful of regulars will persist.

All points on a circle are equally important. Yet, some points like January 1st are more important than others!

I observe all this, not with judgment or condescension. The optimism of a new year is infectious. 

People around, through their actions, seem to say, "Forget and forgive the past, for this year, I resolve to get into shape." It is hard not to be inspired by that.

Even if most of them will fail.

It is a recognition that though we are flawed, we will strive!

Happy New Year.