Precious lessons I learned from 2023 trekking experiences

1. If your destination is going up, then never go down. Follow the trail going up.
2. If you feel lost and confused, then listen and give chance to others.
3. If you feel assure, then lead the way.
4. If you’re in doubt, don’t go; delay and let the storm pass.
5. If it fears you but it felt exciting thinking about it, definitely do it!
6. Always respect the locals.
7. Ask and you shall receive.
8. Always maintain your balance.
9. Be aware of what you’re stepping.
10. Keep your distance.
11. Trust your gut feelings.
12. Listen to the locals and get to know them.
13. Stay humble and share your own story that matches theirs.
14. Respect others.
15. Enjoy what is.
16. Keep going.
17. Rest, pause, breath.
18. Don’t force anything.
19. Stay present.
20. Listen to birds.
21. Drink water.
22. Take beautiful photos.
23. Appreciate every progress.
24. Trust your guides.
25. Follow instructions.
26. Remember that you’re not alone.
27. Listen to the birds.
28. Every top of the mountain is just another beginning of a new journey.
29. Keep going.
30. keep climbing until you see beauty from above.
31. Pets are the best companions.
32. Enjoy every step you take.
33. Appreciate every levels you achieve!
34. Never back down.
35. Always be thankful and grateful.
36. You are fine, just focus now.
37. Be in the moment.
38. Be aware of your next step.
39. Remember your goal.
40. Commit to progress, rest but never give up!
41. If your gut said so, then do it!

42. No matter what happen, keep going or you will be stuck!

43. Finish what you have started and that’s by finishing the trail or the marathon.

44. Let go of your other thoughts and focus on your breathing or you will be out of energy.

45. Acknowledge others judgements, you cannot stop it; all dust will eventually fall off.

46. Choose what you focus on; focus on the things that helped you reach your goals instead of the bullies and the detractors; focus on the right people, the coaches and the excellent leaders.

47. Be proud, you did it! Others wouldn’t even dare to start, but let ok at you NOW! Remarkably, improving!

48. Snakes doesn’t bite if you don’t step them, bite, nor be scared of them; they mind their own business; most of the time, they run away, let them pass.

49. Share and be kind, always.

50. Be the light!

51. If you like something hard, be it hard trails; if you want companionship, let the nature cheer you up; if you want no gossips, listen to the trees; the opinions of others is none of your business, let them be; if it’s about you, then be happy “you’re becoming a celebrity, give them a good show!”