title: VIM: Doesn't VIM 'replace' use of CTRL with ESC?
body: <p>It is usually advertised that using VIM alleviates the need of moving the hand away from home row. 
  However, it seems that instead of going to CTRL, I am stretching my hand to ESC all the time.<br>
  Note: I am a new vim user and I am trying to migrate from Notepad (windows) to VIM. I am asking this question, in case there is some issue in my use or understanding of VIM philosophy.</p>