It’s All in the Mind

A few years back, I attempted something outrageously out of character — a trek. That, too, in Bhutan! We were trekking up to Tiger’s Nest.

Me, who hadn’t walked in ages. I was so used to procrastinating about beginning my fitness journey. But there I was, halfway up a hill, wheezing like an old accordion, legs wobbling, and a very smug mountain goat staring me down.

I wanted to quit. Every cell in my body was screaming, “Turn back! Go home and binge-watch something!” But something in...