We have been taught to be humble, and cannot choose not to respect Nature; when coming to the right places, we are required to bow to Her.
Right immediately after the first exit, this is where we are to bow and to bend in appreciation for the simple surprises we receive every now and then. You should know that I have been feeling so great to see birds, awful spider webs, spiritual sun beams and am delighted by the countless photos and profound experience I have gained. So, no second word. Let's bow.
One is certainly not enough. We need to bow and to bend for the second time not too far away. And we just cannot do it only by lowering our head this time.
Have I ever told you I did have an interesting perspective the moment I made my bow? Yes, I am always enlightened as long as I am ready to lower myself and open up my heart.
You may think this is a very weird hike you have had so far. Somehow these are parts of the journey as we move on.
And the old wisdom says, "The sky and ocean will be very wider if we take a step backward."
I find that I must bow to nature on some of my hikes as well. The rewards are always very great.
ReplyDeleteI have mud and grass stains on my knees from crawling on the ground, but it is so worth it for all the wonders I can see.
ReplyDeleteNature's like a parent, making us twist this way and that, and making us learn how to use our hands and feet, telling us to not be afraid to get a few scratches
ReplyDeleteThe first picture is heart-stopping by the way..
Bow...
ReplyDeleteyeah humble is very important but dont until let people has the chance to bully you ok? lol
ReplyDeleteOr you can jiggle your chest and lean backwards like Hawaiian dance when crossing :)
ReplyDeletePreserve nature! :)
ReplyDeleteWhere I can't jump over I bow..:)
ReplyDeleteSometimes when you bow, you see a different perspective when your eyes look down to the ground which you otherwise might have missed.
ReplyDeleteCouldn't agree more! I do bow to nature's beauties, majestic views, and all the wonder..
ReplyDeleteThe hike has a bit of mystery too..
stunning pics . i jus want to share with u i was like one feet away from a bee hive as big as a two yr old child today. it was frightening. it was fortunate they didnt attack me
ReplyDeleteI like your last picture. Looking through the hole is like looking out into a whole new world from that point onwards. What are the sounds you normally hear here?
ReplyDeleteGeorge:
ReplyDeleteIt proves that you are a humble gentleman. You deserve the rewards.
Diane:
I think I am the only crazy one, you too!Yes, it is very worth it for the wonders we can see.
Loshini:
Nature also rubbed my backside and my backpacks with muds one of the days.The slippery trail was really challenging.
Willie:
Bow.
fufu:
lol.
VanillaSeven:
Would like to try this coming weekend, but I'll certainly look very odd in the eyes of others. LOL.
Mei Teng:
Yes, madam.
Kirigalpoththa:
Then you definitely have to bow this time.
AVCr8teur:
I see the gateway to Wonderland!!!
Icy:
I'll unveile the mystery.. I am Indy..
Bengbeng:
It must be a good news, both to you and to me. The attack by thousands of bee is not kidding.
Autumn Belle:
I hear Alice's talking over here, but not the 19 years old Alice.
Bowing in the name of nature and creation, a nice approach to a morning hike. And you said you enjoy the spider webs? Do you get them in your face when walking between trees and narrow openings? I tend to get a faceful of web early in the morning, telling me that I'm the first one on the trail for the day.
ReplyDeleteYou are such a funny guy.
ReplyDeleteWe must all respect nature because it is our oldest and wisest ancestor. It has had all of time to learn, and it has infinite patience. It can wait much longer than we can, so we have no choice but to bow to something far greater than we are.
ReplyDeleteI will bow to nature and find myself doing so on many adventures. It does give us a different perspective of her wonders.
ReplyDeletethis is what i like about hiking, it opens to us so many perspective in life. it is so worth to bow to nature.
ReplyDeleteLovely... this post made me ponder.. that old saying/wisdom is lovely too.
ReplyDeletewe always need to bear respect whether to people, nature, animals or whatever
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