Appreciation for simple joys and moments of beauty from "summary" of Wild by Cheryl Strayed
In the midst of my journey along the Pacific Crest Trail, surrounded by towering trees and vast expanses of wilderness, I found myself overwhelmed by a sense of awe at the simple joys and moments of beauty that surrounded me. The way the sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting dappled patterns on the forest floor, or the sound of a bubbling stream as it meandered through the landscape - these were the things that brought me a profound sense of peace and contentment. As I walked mile after mile, my mind often drifted back to memories of my mother, who had passed away suddenly when I was just a young woman. In the wake of her death, I had been consumed by grief and a sense of loss that seemed insurmountable. But out here, in the wilderness, I found solace in the simplicity of the natural world around me. The way a wildflower bloomed in a patch of sunlight, or the sight of a deer bounding gracefully through the undergrowth - these sights reminded me of the beauty and wonder that still existed in the world, despite my pain and sorrow. I began to appreciate the small moments of joy that presented themselves to me each day - a hot meal cooked...
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