Moonrise on Mt. Wildness – The Path of Wildness
Updated: Oct 1
I fell asleep last night on the near slope of Mt. Wildness. I woke to the sound of distant howling in the deeper wilds. It was then that a parting in the clouds occurred and the sight of the moon reminded me of home.
The Path of Wildness is easy to find The course of a stream Leaves blown in the wind A beast’s track through the brush And the direction of our first inclination
The Path of Wildness is an answer and response to a prescribed way of life which may leave some individuals with a sense that their living is little more than a series of pre-determined, step-like episodes between birth and death. The stages of living between these events: childhood, adolescence, adulthood, parenthood and senior are themselves natural and in accord with the needs of the species and most individuals. Many find their satisfaction in living this course and to these individuals I have little or nothing to say. Others though long for something more; something innate, genetic and seemingly calling. Adventure and change can give a degree of satisfaction and relief yet even these may seem too tame. To those who feel drawn to something beyond the entertainment and stimulation of senses I offer a walk along The Path of Wildness. Don’t bother penciling the event in your schedule, preparing a pack with goodies and supplies or even inviting a friend along, for this experience is along the course of your first inclination and you must surely always go alone.
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First published on softypapa.wordpress.com on September 20, 2013. Original text, photographs, links, and embedded media preserved.
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