I finally read Cheryl Strayed’s book Wild.
For some reason I tend to resist reading a book that becomes a movie, but I’m glad I didn’t resist this one. In retrospect, I learned a lot from the book and I was reminded strongly about the power of setting your mind to something. Honestly, I hope anyone who reads the book comes away with this message.
Here are some of my leanings and reflections:
Do something that scares you. That means: do something you think you couldn’t do. Forget about others thinking you couldn’t do it. This is about you.
Prepare yourself for disappointment, but rise above it and move on.
Embrace meeting all types of people on your journey.
Trust yourself.
Open your eyes and ears, literally.
Be kind to others, wherever you are and no matter how you’re feeling.
Love nature, your emotions, experiences, people.
Savor every moment of the learning experience.
Be someone’s positive memory.
Accept who you are, but know that you can always become a better version of yourself.
Do.
Learn.
Share.
Live.
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