Why do we hike? Why do I have to do this? Why do I need to climb this so steep a hill, only to find out that the view is obstructed by fog. Why do we need to carry a heavy backpack, on a rainy, slippery trail and sleep on wet ground with insects, or … Continue reading Why do We Hike?
Category: Musings
Hiking and Buddhism
Interbeing is the understanding that nothing exists separately from anything else. We are all interconnected. By taking care of another person, you take care of yourself. By taking care of yourself, you take care of the other person. The understanding of interbeing is very important. It helps us to remove the illusion of loneliness, and … Continue reading Hiking and Buddhism
A Letter For You, Margaux
Margaux, Another chapter has added to your life, which I think is one of the happiest, yet the most rigorous: giving birth and raising a child. I want to say congratulations, that you have given birth to your first born daughter. I could not imagine the inexplicable happiness you feel right now, being … Continue reading A Letter For You, Margaux
The Memory Palace
Imagine your room where two cats, wearing a bowler cap, are tap dancing, and holding two umbrellas in the middle of your room, a bunch of hay with chocolate on top on your bed, and a Omastar, with Shakespeare's face superimposed on it. In the kitchen, on top of your refrigerator, a picture with you … Continue reading The Memory Palace

