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Accepting help from strangers from "summary" of Wild by Cheryl Strayed
In the solitary wilderness of the Pacific Crest Trail, I found myself faced with a simple yet profound truth: sometimes, in order to survive, you have to accept help from strangers. This was a concept that went against every instinct I had been taught growing up, to be self-sufficient and independent at all costs. But out there, alone with nothing but the weight of my own fears and mistakes on my back, I had no choice but to humble myself and reach out to those around me. It started with small gestures - a fellow hiker offering me a granola bar when I was running low on food, a trail angel leaving a jug of water at a remote junction. At first, I was hesitant to accept these acts of kindness, afraid of owing someone else for their help. But as the days turned into weeks and the trail grew longer and more treacherous, I began to realize that pride was a luxury I couldn't afford. With each stranger who reached out a hand to me, I learned to trust in the goodness of humanity, in the inherent kindness that exists in the world if only we are open to it. I learned that accepting help was not a sign of weakness, but of strength - the strength to admit when you are in over your head, the strength to set aside your ego and accept the love and support that others have to offer. And so, I opened my heart to the strangers who crossed my path, allowing them to guide me, to feed me, to shelter me in my darkest moments. In doing so, I was able to shed the burdens of my past, to let go of the pain and regret that had weighed me down for so long. I was able to move forward, lighter and freer than I had ever been before, knowing that I was not alone in this journey. Accepting help from strangers was more than just a practical necessity - it was a lesson in humility, in compassion, in the beauty of human connection. It taught me that we are all interconnected, that we are all in this together, navigating the twists and turns of life as best we can. And so, I walked on, with a heart full of gratitude for the strangers who had become my saviors, my friends, my family on the trail.
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