The sun was setting, and I was in a bind. My goal had led me to failure as evening approached, forcing me to retreat for safety. Tracing my steps back, I pondered my predicament: stranded on a ridge with dwindling daylight and inadequate gear against the cold. Life’s dualities struck me—partnerships require harmony, jobs balance work and reward. My adventure was lopsided, marred by unexpected snow and misled expectations of an easy climb. I had overlooked the mountain’s silent warnings, mistaking its bare appearance from afar as a green light.
Darkness fell, and the ordeal intensified, culminating in a forced overnight stay. Frustrated, I yelled at the mountain, absurdly seeking answers from an inanimate entity. My outburst, a brief release in the solitude, highlighted the true imbalance within me. Alone, I recognized the fault was mine for misinterpreting the view from my window, for embarking impulsively on this venture. It was a personal revelation, not a failure in communication with the mountain, but a misjudgment on my part. Resolved, I knew it was up to me to find my way back.
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY
let’s take a stroll down memory lane with my captivating(lol) posts!
- 2011: Out with Jill
- 2010: Reset
- 2008: Back Home
- 2007: After A Ride
- 2003: Evening Hike
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