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Why We Hike: Part 2

Connecting the Wild Self to Wild Spaces

By Sare AshleyPublished 6 years ago 1 min read
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When we hike

We remember that nothing worthwhile in life comes without effort

Yet that effort must always be rooted in joy

The top of the mountain is always a climb

The river is always a jarring descent

The forest is always through twisting and rocky paths

We stumble

Our hearts pump

Our legs grow tired

And our motivation is questioned...

Never has the air around us felt so deeply like the life that it is

Each inhale and exhale—our salvation

Each view of the landscape around us—our rescue

And suddenly our body is in tune—it needs to be to continue

Our steps are balanced, our target strong—keep going, keep going, keep going

And we make it to the mountaintop

We find our way to the river

The hidden waterfall appears

Instantly the effort was worth it

Each drop of sweat, an offering of effort

We are gifted with the ineffable sensation of being captivated beyond compare

We are not just viewing beauty

We have become it

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About the Creator

Sare Ashley

Lover of life; Canadian Ambassador for Wild Education

I offer my prose, poetry and articles in hopes that they will feel like a deep breath- reminding you how deeply connected your wild self is to every wild being and wild space around you.

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