Can you feel zen on a motorcycle commute? My answer to that question would be a resounding yes. It saves not just money, but also stress! Thanks to the rains and necessary outings we had to make last week, we found ourselves stranded most of the time, stuck, with no transportation. It was the same for my husband whose work place is rather far off and involves switching modes of transport, as there is no direct bus or train that goes there. And no, we don’t own a car—by choice. I found myself desperately longing for my two-wheeler—I used to ride a Honda scooter a few years ago that I had to regrettably sell, following an accident. So hard to say goodbye. That doesn’t mean I don’t miss it. I’ve used friends’ motorcycles and my own scooter for close to twenty-five years and have been crazy-attached to every single one I’ve owned. In my corporate life, I insisted on commuting by motorcycle to work even though I was entitled to a car. With the kind of traffic I had to navigate, I found it easier to get around on a motorcycle. And of course I saved money and precious time. […]
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