“Living in the present moment” is such a simple statement. But oh so hard to master. It is a key ingredient for happiness in life but becomes CRITICAL if we are to fulfil our ambitions in endurance sports. When tiredness, pain and exhaustion sweep our body and mind after hours or days on a journey and dreams of giving up, running away from the pain fill our head then then forcing our thoughts to the here and now may help see off the demons. This expedition listing is by Chris Walker and outlines his upcoming Himalayan trekking adventure.
A trekking adventure in Nepal
It would seem that a person who has walked the rocky path from the hills of Nepal up the 5600meter Trekking Peaks on the sides of Mount Everest and the surrounding Himalayas, might become a bit complacent. But each time I take a new client on this journey, it promises to be yet another deep personal confrontation, a journey both within and along the path.
My next trip involves two Canadian Women who, some five years ago committed to celebrate their 50th birthdays high in these mountains. They’ve been training, walking and preparing for over twelve months and for them, this will be a true expedition, mind, body and spirit.
I’ve found that risk is not the core variable in an expedition. It’s the human being that makes a journey. For some I meet in Nepal over these past 25 years, skiing off the top of MT Everest with a snow board and parachute doesn’t even pose a threat, while others, leaving their family out of radio contact for a few days is a huge journey.
I value small increments in time – by learning to celebrate that tiny moment of time called now, you conserve massive amounts of life forces and vitality. This is where the great painting is painted, the great golf shot is struck, the baby knows it’s loved, chronic fatigue cannot exist. Depression has no home in a mind that does not want or desire.
I used to measure my endurance skill by how exhausted I became. If I was really spent I’d be proud to say to friends, “Phew, I had a really hectic week.” And that would, in my opinion, reveal the pride of the tempo of my life. Anything less was lazy and un-Chris-like.
Now, it’s the opposite. If someone asks, “How is your week Chris?” I say, “I’m having a beautiful week,” even on Monday at 10.00am.
I’ll share the ups and downs of this Himalayan trekking adventure on www.walkinspired.com. Chris also writes an inspirational blog about “Mastering the art of living” www.chriswalkeronline.com
Credits for the images used in this article about trekking in the Himalayas around Mount Everest belong to Chris Walker.
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I can only agree on Nepal and the Himalayas being a very special place…
I spent 4 months in Nepal. I did Everest Base Camp trek (16 days, 17 575 feet-5356 meters) and the Annapurna Circuit trek (21 days, highest point is Thorung La Pass at 17 769 feet-5416 meters)
I did experience altitude sickness, freezing cold, walking in altitude where the oxygen in the air is half as much as at sea level and every step was a mission…BUT I would do it again any time because it made me stronger, and thought me many of a life’s lessons:)
I can recommend trekking in Nepal to all of those who like to be close to nature, and it seems Chris would be a great guide with lots of experience.
Thanks Luke! This brought back many amazing memories to me:)