An avid hiking enthusiast
We inhabit a world profoundly reshaped by human civilization—surrounded by forests of steel and concrete, our ears filled with artificial sounds. We’ve grown accustomed to understanding the world through screens, our connection to nature reduced to occasional photo browsing or brief strolls in parks. Only when you truly pack your bags and step into the …
On life’s journey, we often rush about, eager to hop on any express train to swiftly reach our predetermined destinations. We’re accustomed to gazing into the distance, yet we frequently overlook the path beneath our feet. Yet hiking, this most ancient and fundamental art of movement, has re-taught me in a simple yet profound way …
In our cultural context, “reaching the summit” carries profound symbolic weight: success, conquest, achievement, fulfillment. It serves as both a guiding beacon and a yardstick for measuring the value of our efforts. Hiking is no exception—that peak marked on the map naturally becomes the ultimate goal of the journey. Thus, when our steps halt just …