Keep doing that thing which is compatible to your life. Walking in the mountains, there can be many blockages like weather swings, rain, landslide, slippery paths and wild animals. Though walking in the mountains sounds simple, it is not so. It may not suit many. It may not suit someone all the time. But when something goes well for you, works for you then be thankful. Grateful and thankful to everything and everyone who helped to make it work for you. When you radiate gratefulness it is love for others that you are projecting. Love begets more love and you get love in return. Things continue to work well for you.
When things are not working for you, then possibly (a) you are involved in doing the wrong thing or (b) you are involved in doing things wrongly. One couple whom I met at Dhakuri during my trek, were from Bangalore. They had ventured for the first time on a trek and had a four men team of guide and porters with them. They arrived at Dhakuri when it was raining heavily. They wanted to go to Pindari but due to bad weather then decided to go to Kafni instead. They did not reach Kafni glacier due to rains and had to turn back to camp. They were having a bad time. Suddenly the man found that a task was waiting for him at Bangalore and they decided to prepone their return plans. I again met them at Dao and they were resigned and philosophical to the fact that it is the journey that is important and not the destination. They cancelled their train tickets took an early flight back. This was a very typical case of doing the wrong thing in life.
Your life has certain circumstances meant for you. Good or bad you cannot escape them. Your inner voice lets you know but you have to see and to listen. If things work well and you are at peace doing it, then it is meant for you. If you find such a space, be humble. When suddenly you face a tough time, accept that also humbly. Humility gives strength, humility gives detachment and detachment is strength. When you are involved in things meant for you and you are doing it the right way with humility and gratefulness, all life forms and all other energies with all their wishes and force will conspire to help you. Neither wealth nor fame is a criterion here, these are mere circumstances. The only criterion is peace of mind.
Finally be satisfied with what you get from life. Life always gives what you deserve never what you desire. So deserve first. During my time at Sunderdoong valley, I went upto Baloni Top and returned the same day. I did not visit Devikund nor did I go upto the Maiktoli base camp though it was all within reach. I was exhausted and neither was the weather promising. I realized that may never get another chance to see these places. But why should I feel bad about destinations I have not achieved. I feel at peace with all that I have achieved.
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