A trek to remember in Tak province.

07 December 2022

Day 2- On the way back. . The ultimate freedom of mind. I had good conversations and met good friends in the forest. My goals were achieved. I am happy inside out. I hear people beside me laugh and say they are happy. That is the joy. Collective joy when our energy meets.

Thank you for the second wonderful day. I heard my heart beat clearly, I pushed through the limit, I found fulfillment. Genuine conversations and connections were born. All is a journey. The destination marks the hardships being overcome. . So to capture the process of patience, kindness, slowliness and perseverance, I capture some shots of nature sights, and the sign of the peak. I wish this fulfillment prolonged to inspire further movement. I am proud of myself for going through the contemplative trek. I will miss the talk about living styles, cloud, stars, relationship, travel and work, passion and money, family and loved ones, choice, war time and nations. All are great insights for me to make good decisions ahead. I hope to make more money through happy jobs to enjoy this one and only one life. I wish to be at peace with my relationship. I wish my family and relatives are healthy, safe and sound.

Deep-end reflection before sleep . After a hard-working year, a very active year of travel, running programs and still performing my academic role, I treat myself with the first overnight trek. I always wanted to trek since 2019 but the time has not come. So I have got this treat, successfully! . Over 2 days, I had 2 uneasy nights of sleep. The sitting sleep on the van for 8 hours to Tak province began the treat. Then the carriage of a 11kg bag, first time carrying the tent and so much water over a long distance, was another treat. On top of the mountain, I woke up in the middle of the night thinking that my tent could be blown up by the crazily strong wind. The wind banged my tent really loud and hard that kept me awake with funny imagination. I got to know the Star Walk app to watch the stars by star lover friends. . A big thanks to the JUMP! Foundation, though this is not working HAHA, for making me be a stronger person with nature and energy. Also thanks to my own self-selflection, discipline and other life experiences, this first trek was just so smoothe and peaceful for me. Finally, I could fully focus on myself instead of students, teachers or other facilitators. HAHAHA. . I could fully pay attention to what was going on in my body, my head such as heartbeat, thoughts, feet, arm, hips and how such motions happened, relating to my current re-study human anatomy. I could take my time to breathe, eat, enjoy the nature, talk when I feel like talking, embrace the emergence of thoughts in my mind. I could laugh by myself, pick up small observations, listen to others' stories, and listen to my heart. I am grateful for this choice. . I am ready for the last final exam on campus and finishing up 3 more written assignments. I am ready for another outdoor program before the year ends. I am ready to move on my ordinary days because everyday is a new peaceful journey. Thank you for this contemplative trek. Happy December! . Next time, I will be better prepared for the coldness.