It's All Downhill From Here

I was doing a training hike the other day with a friend, preparing for a Mt. Whitney climb. I was carrying a loaded backpack and chose a trail with long steep hills. We’re hiking along, chatting, catching up on life, having a splendid time. We reach our turnaround point and as we backtrack, we realize that there are more steep uphills to climb than we remember. Isn’t that true in life? We’re going along living our lives, then suddenly things get harder, more stressful, we are faced with fear and doubt. Suddenly the path of life doesn’t seem so smooth and joyful. We look for alternative, easier routes, yet we realize the only way is up. We continue putting one foot in front of the other. At last we reach the top of the hill. It doesn’t matter if we are greeted with another uphill climb or a downhill segment, there will always be ups and downs along the path. Meet those peaks and valleys with gusto and know that you are where you are supposed to be along your journey of life.

“Life has its ups and downs. When you are up, enjoy the scenery. When you are down, touch the soul of your being and feel the beauty.”  - Debasish Mridha