#yoga thoughts

Life is hiking up to a summit

Full of false peaks of knowledge and aptitude

Once reached one find themselves better than before

But the sight of the next peak leaves us realizing there's more

Let our egos not grow in this moment of achievement

For the weather may turn on our way up that hill

We may be pushed back, forced to take shelter

Let us be prepared for these moments and grateful still

Realize how far we've come and prepare to push on

As we climb ever higher the big picture becomes clear

And we realize how small our experience is amongst it all

We look back at our younger selves so confident and strong

Now we're tired but must plod along

At the top, the real summit, we sit and ponder

Wiser, full of awe, and a sadness our journey is coming to a close

As the sun sets we retrace our steps one last time

Taking in all the sights and smells and sounds but with a slowness

A renewed appreciation, a humble recognition

The journey ends where it all began

Let us go peacefully through this life

And be mindful what traces we leave behind