Into the Sanctity of Mount Everest

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Only a mountain has lived long enough to listen objectively to the howl of a wolf.

~Aldo Leopold (1887–1948), considered the father of wildlife ecology.

the clatter of daily life rings like a Claxton summonsing us to action for fruitless activity hoarding of useless assets for the eventualities in our lives that would never come to pass closing the lid on my worldly coffin is the ultimate withdrawal from this maddening crowd gasping for breath like a climber who summits by dint of misplaced courage I have challenged the spirit of Chomolungma what would have happened if I’d taken time out to appreciate solitude and the wise one said nothing

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Daniel Turner

Date: 11/24/2023 6:16:00 AM

Without solitude, I would not be a very nice person. I think most folks need to decompress. The wise always remain silent. Thats how they got so wise. I like this one, Suzette.

Suzette Richards
Date: 11/24/2023 7:27:00 AM

I agree, Dan. Thank you for reading and your kind comments:)