I had what my good friend, Oprah, would call an "aha moment" this weekend. While hiking with my husband, I said aloud to him, "Isn't hiking kind of dumb?"
Andy's response; "Amanda, are you being serious right now?"
Amanda; "Well, we're just walking around. Wouldn't it be nice if there was some gold at the end? Or a giant cheesecake?"
Andy; "Amanda, I think it's more about the journey, not the destination. Take in your surroundings and clear your mind."
Ok. So, I tried. But there was a nagging feeling inside me that it would be a lot more productive if we could just run this course. And then it came. The "aha moment." This is a little how I live my life. I tend to jump to the destination. I'd much prefer running quickly to get where I'm going even when I'm not experienced enough on the terrain. And finally, I prefer to imagine a giant cheesecake at all my destinations.
But, there was no cheesecake at the end - there was the highest point in Portland and awesome views - but no cheesecake. We "discovered" Council Crest at the end of our excursion this weekend (among other things). Take a look for yourself. I think it was worth it. And I think I could be convinced to like hiking if I keep experiencing these Oprah moments! But a little cheesecake (or gold) would never hurt!
CHEERS!
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