In the summer of 1988, we visited my daughter Carrie in Ecuador while she was in the Peace Corps. After hiking to a waterfall, I wrote these thoughts which seem to apply generally to life.
Look for the step-worn groove in the stone footpath
Wisdom has chosen the safest route
Take care what you reach out to grasp for support
If it does not have deep roots, it will let you down
Should you fall: catch your breath and start again
Avoid looking ahead to see how far you still have to climb
Just concentrate on taking the next step carefully
Stop from time to time to reflect,
What lies ahead? Is it worth the effort?
