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Wednesday, 30 July 2014

The mountainous trekking of Life.

Life is like a mountain with highs and lows and many a time you have to change course and speed to reach the peak. What is important to remember is that you are headed forward in life's journey. On a mountainous path you may be on a well traveled or less traveled road. Sometimes you reach an unknown territory that may seem difficult. As you climb up in life, just like these mountains, there may be obstacles and challenges, that seem insurmountable, you may stumble and bruise yourself, but just remember though the path is difficult, when you reach the top after having gone through everything the view is breathtaking and beautiful. After all the hairpin bends in your path, it is majestic and worth all the pain.

The mountains of your life are all the obstacles and challenges out there, but you have to reach the peak sustaining all the challenges and enduring all the pains. If you really take time to know, deep within that you need to climb a mountain, then it holds meaning for you. When you climb and get good tidings, peace will flow as sunshine flows into trees, the wind will blow freshness and storms their energy. It is a great challenge, but when you finally reach the top you will realize that it is worth all the pains.

Climb the mountain of life slowly, enjoying the view, facing all obstacles, keeping  the good moments and forgetting the hard climbing through boulders. You go through exciting adventures, all that matters is you take the challenges, move skillfully, with courage and determination. Life's destination is to learn from the journey and walk to the peak. Life's path also like mountains, needs stopping over and looking around, learning and enjoying the present moments. Mountains at the bottom, like all wilderness, challenge you and it is a winding path with all harsh conditions, rocks, lack of oxygen and tired muscles. In the journey you keep putting effort and that gives a big sense of accomplishment. It is a proof that if you can do that, you can also go through anything in life, that is worth your efforts despite the fear and doubts. No one can take away that. When you reflect upon life and its challenges, you are ready to face anything.

There is something about the natural landscapes that instill life and inspiration. You just think of a mountain and it connects to so many aspects of life. The sight of a misty mountain has a magical effect in your heart, mind and soul. A mountain is a strange metaphor for the insignificance of man, and an awesome reminder of nature. It depicts stability, obstacles, strength and courage. Climbing a mountain is a metaphor for overcoming obstacles and challenges life throws at you.  It indicates adventure and can also be seen as a pinnacle of life.

Climbing some peaks of life needs the nerves of steel. Most people love the valley below because they feel it is secure, familiar and comfortable. Very few opt for the mountains due to the challenges it holds and the effort that is needed to climb involving lot of stress, hardships, discomfort and a great deal of courage. Those who  reach the top know that it is worth the effort and that is the secret of life.

If you are faced with a mountain, you have several options. You can climb it, and cross to the other side. You can go around it. You can dig under it. You can fly over it, which is easiest. You can ignore it and pretend it is not there. You can turn around and go back. Or you can stay on it and make it your home, stand there in admiration, breathing in the misty fresh air, and enjoy every bit of it. It is up to you to make it beautiful. Keep close to nature's heart and wash your soul clean.

Mountains of nature and life has always been with me and I love them. They inspire me, and fills me with a tranquil serenity. The majestic mountains silhouetted against  the sky and clouds hovering over the mountains, captivates my heart.




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