And sometimes, you climb a mountain that is tough. But it grounds your perspective during the entire trial. Sure, us monkeys are smart enough to design, build and pilot a helicopter (though not me) to take you up there. We’re very clever. But can you walk up? Are we physically capable of ascending the mountain?

The Earth challenges you with this simplicity. To walk, or to turn around. The plants and animals up there exist, can you? It’s a zero sum experience.

The beauty is there, it’s here, it’s all around us. We just need to wake up, climb up, and we’ll see it.