05/02/2024
I went on a hike yesterday - intending to get a little exercise, destress and get out into nature.
I wasn't expecting a 15km pilgrimage! I am still recovering from a bad ankle sprain, I battled foot blisters and even hand blisters from the walking stick. Not to mention the mental battle with myself every unstable step and tripping hazard for fear of falling and breaking.
I post two photos here - the first to show what we all see on Instagram - the happy, triumphant, fit person finally at the top who seems to have such a good, carefree life.
The 2nd - the work and pain behind that triumph.
Hiking teaches me one very important life lesson - the more adversity you face, the better it feels at the top.
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