So big
So beautiful
So far away
The journey to climb is much more than miles and elevation gain.
The days, weeks and months we spend in pursuit of your summit take a cumulative toll on our bodies and minds
How therefore do we maintain our focus?
How do we stay energized when all around us conspires to sap our strength?
It's neither a desire for greatness nor to conquer for Everest cannot be conquered.
It is simply the need to visit the top of the world
To see what few have seen
To feel what few have felt
To experience ultimate humility in the company of great mountains which will stand long after the memory of our being is gone.
David W. Buchwald
April 30, 2017
Wow Bucky! The lack of oxygen does wonders for your creativity... Love you my brother and am so proud of you!
ReplyDeleteInsightful. Inspirational. Thoughtful.
ReplyDeleteMany are inspired by the mountains. Thanks for sharing your journey with all of us.