| | I'm heading back to the wilderness on Sunday. This time I will go with people and for just about the same number of days/nights.
Doing it solo last time made me realize two things:
- I hate being alone.
- I can cope with being alone.
What does that translate to? Well, I thrive off of the energy of others. When William picked me up from Union Station I couldn't stop smiling because I was so overjoyed to see someone and talk to someone that I know. Climbing Half Dome by myself was grueling. There was nobody to keep me motivated to go on. It was so easy for me to quit if I wanted to. I took a lot of breaks because nobody but me cared. I didn't have to push myself, but I did, and I made it to the top, eventually. When I made a few friends along the way, the journey seemed easier. Conversations would pass time and the pace was a lot quicker.
Company makes it easier.
For the longest time I believed that I can only accomplish something grand when I have the assistance of other people. I needed their energy, I needed their company, I needed their support. But my solo trek into the wilderness proved to me that I can do it on my own as well. It might take a little longer and it might be more difficult. It's definitely not my preference, but it's entirely manageable. With only God's strength reinforcing mine, I can still do it. I don't need a partner to reach my goal, it'd just be nice to have one.
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| | Posted 6/19/2008 1:23 AM - 43 Views - 4 eProps - 2 comments
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