Wonder

I could start off asking, "do you ever wonder......" Of course we do, every day. We all have wonder inside of us, it is inspired by the arousement inside of us a feeling as we encounter something extraordinary. Then it can makes us speculate, but don't let the moment of that joyful childlike feeling inside that awakens your heart, be taken away with fear or doubt from the mysterious element. "May the light of Heaven guide your path and fill your heart with courage, peace, and endless grace" An Old Irish Prayer

Hiking has been a passion, the aging body has slowed down the hikes. On a rainy day going down memory lane of photos and extraordinary hiking moments, I also relive the wonder inside my heart. Many people would argue the fact, climbing a mountain and while exhausting your body, pushing muscles to the limit and feeling the burn; is it worth it? YES, every cramping, heart pounding, sweating pain is sooooooooo worth it.

“You're off to Great Places!Today is your day!Your mountain is waiting,So... get on your way!”

― Dr. Seuss, Oh, the Places You’ll Go!

The same can be said about life, the struggles, the painful moments we endure, the hardships and heart aches. The climb, is equal to life. It shapes us, builds strength and character. We have personal summits to reach in life and there are many uphill battles. Its not punishment, the climb builds us up inside.

"Our lives are better left to chance;

I could have missed the pain,

"May your spirit always find courage to rise again, even when the storms of life pass through" Irish Blessing