I've seen hikers literally "race" through marvellous landscapes in order to reach a mountain top in as little time as possible, or to reach a goal distant 20 km, stopping briefly only to eat, drink or pee. True hiking is not about how far or high you manage to go. True hiking is all about the journey itself, about enjoying and paying attention to all the details of the nature surrounding you, the scents and sounds you notice only when you stop for a while and observe in silence.
I have often thought this when I see people racing along trails, especially those on ATVs and dirt bikes, where they can't even hear the sounds of the forest. Beautiful video, thanks so much for creating and sharing.
This video has truly changed my perspective on the way I think and go about life. I would always feel the stress of having to do or be productive and never have taken a second to "embrace the moment. Now that I have watch this video I'm going to try slow hiking a few trails in my local park.
That's great! I definitely believe there's a balance. As long as productivity is meaningful and intentional, and not just for the sake of it. But sometimes, to get there, we need to drop it completely and only pick up the pieces that matter. Let me know how your slow hikes go! Thanks so much for watching! 🙂
Subscribed! Your video reminded me of my most memorable moments while out on big hikes. When fully relaxed and lost in wonderment I experienced much more. 9.9/10 video. Had the cadence of your talk slowed a bit.. 10/10.
I'm glad it resonated with you! Same here, I love the sense of wonder that comes at the right moments. And thanks for the compliment! This was my first crack at narration. I'm working on another video now, I'll make sure to pace it out a bit better. Plus, I have more footage for the next one lol 😅
As a kind of mirror of society you can find different kind of Hikers. Fast hikers, long distance hikers, ... slow hikers who tend to be unadvertised by nature. Very nice video Pete, thank you very much for this narration. The good side of actual hiking trend is the breakthrough about ultralight gear. This should allow us to stop thinking about it during hiking, instead of thinking about it all the time. A book in connection with some of your ideas : "on the wandering paths" of Sylvain Tesson. The real title is "Les chemins noirs", "The black paths" because in France on our topographic maps, the secondary and very small paths are in black, instead of flashy purple for famous hiking paths... Quite a french way of writing of course, but it resonates with some of your thoughts.
Sounds like you are finding the gaps between thoughts, what Eckhart Tolle calls the presence? One foot in front of the other. Thankyou for sharing your mindful practice. It is beautiful to be in nature without thinking, and a major challenge to reach that summit, wherever it is!
Yes! I've been reading The Power of Now and I think you described it beautifully! I'm glad you enjoyed it! I really appreciate the kind words, so thank you😀 The thumbnail photo is in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, and much of the hiking in this video took place in Upstate New York!
@@petegierlach It is a magical book! Yet Eckhart's work, is just his own perception of this ancient practice... Being in the present moment. Letting go of thoughts while being in nature had such a profound effect on me, that it was not enough to simply be with nature, I wanted nature inside of me. It sent me on a journey into fresh ripe fruit and salads, the clean foods that nature provides. The results are astonishing, and every level of experience is enhanced!
@@petegierlach Indeed Peter. We are biological beings, like any other creature in nature, we are not technological or medical creatures which is what thinking does to us. We have a choice, to identify with the real, and be in wonderland, or identify with thought, and go around and around in circles, like a dog chasing its own tail.
Great video my friend.. Planning my own slow hiking experience.. I am 50,out of shape,I take medication and have numerous chronic injuries,not to mention a completely debilitating case of general anxiety disorder.. I am loading up a pack and hitting the Lone Star Hiking Trail in a month or 2.. A slow,non hurried,walk through the Sam Houston National Forrest.
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Give yourself a Gift: the present moment - Marcus Aurelius
Very important message! Thank you.
Thank you very much! Appreciate it :)
I've seen hikers literally "race" through marvellous landscapes in order to reach a mountain top in as little time as possible, or to reach a goal distant 20 km, stopping briefly only to eat, drink or pee. True hiking is not about how far or high you manage to go. True hiking is all about the journey itself, about enjoying and paying attention to all the details of the nature surrounding you, the scents and sounds you notice only when you stop for a while and observe in silence.
So beautifully said! Thank you for sharing! ☺
I have often thought this when I see people racing along trails, especially those on ATVs and dirt bikes, where they can't even hear the sounds of the forest. Beautiful video, thanks so much for creating and sharing.
This video has truly changed my perspective on the way I think and go about life. I would always feel the stress of having to do or be productive and never have taken a second to "embrace the moment. Now that I have watch this video I'm going to try slow hiking a few trails in my local park.
That's great! I definitely believe there's a balance. As long as productivity is meaningful and intentional, and not just for the sake of it. But sometimes, to get there, we need to drop it completely and only pick up the pieces that matter. Let me know how your slow hikes go!
Thanks so much for watching! 🙂
You deserve far more views. This was important.
Thank you! I appreciate it 🙂 Hopefully it resonated with you.
Very inspiring. Thanks.
I love slow hiking too :-)
Subscribed! Your video reminded me of my most memorable moments while out on big hikes. When fully relaxed and lost in wonderment I experienced much more.
9.9/10 video. Had the cadence of your talk slowed a bit.. 10/10.
I'm glad it resonated with you! Same here, I love the sense of wonder that comes at the right moments.
And thanks for the compliment! This was my first crack at narration. I'm working on another video now, I'll make sure to pace it out a bit better. Plus, I have more footage for the next one lol 😅
Right on ☺️
Thank you!
As a kind of mirror of society you can find different kind of Hikers. Fast hikers, long distance hikers, ... slow hikers who tend to be unadvertised by nature.
Very nice video Pete, thank you very much for this narration.
The good side of actual hiking trend is the breakthrough about ultralight gear. This should allow us to stop thinking about it during hiking, instead of thinking about it all the time.
A book in connection with some of your ideas : "on the wandering paths" of Sylvain Tesson. The real title is "Les chemins noirs", "The black paths" because in France on our topographic maps, the secondary and very small paths are in black, instead of flashy purple for famous hiking paths...
Quite a french way of writing of course, but it resonates with some of your thoughts.
Thanks for the recommendation! I'll have to check it out, sounds like a beautiful book. And I love your interpretation for the concept 🙌
Sounds like you are finding the gaps between thoughts, what Eckhart Tolle calls the presence? One foot in front of the other. Thankyou for sharing your mindful practice. It is beautiful to be in nature without thinking, and a major challenge to reach that summit, wherever it is!
Yes! I've been reading The Power of Now and I think you described it beautifully!
I'm glad you enjoyed it! I really appreciate the kind words, so thank you😀 The thumbnail photo is in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, and much of the hiking in this video took place in Upstate New York!
@@petegierlach It is a magical book! Yet Eckhart's work, is just his own perception of this ancient practice... Being in the present moment. Letting go of thoughts while being in nature had such a profound effect on me, that it was not enough to simply be with nature, I wanted nature inside of me. It sent me on a journey into fresh ripe fruit and salads, the clean foods that nature provides. The results are astonishing, and every level of experience is enhanced!
@@CitrusSimon That's awesome to hear! I feel like the more natural/human we live, the healthier and better off we become.
@@petegierlach Indeed Peter. We are biological beings, like any other creature in nature, we are not technological or medical creatures which is what thinking does to us. We have a choice, to identify with the real, and be in wonderland, or identify with thought, and go around and around in circles, like a dog chasing its own tail.
Really enjoyed this, thank you for sharing!
Great video my friend..
Planning my own slow hiking experience..
I am 50,out of shape,I take medication and have numerous chronic injuries,not to mention a completely debilitating case of general anxiety disorder..
I am loading up a pack and hitting the Lone Star Hiking Trail in a month or 2..
A slow,non hurried,walk through the Sam Houston National Forrest.
Hey that's awesome, good for you and I hope it goes well!
What a video, truly fantastic video. This is narrated and composed masterfully!
Thank you so much! I really, really appreciate that. Have a wonderful day! ☺
beautiful
Thank you! Much appreciated ☺
So good! Thanks
Thank you! I really appreciate it!
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Thank you!