AWOL on the Appalachian Trail

by David Miller

There is satisfaction in having endured hardship, pride in being able to do for myself in the outdoors. There is strength in knowing I can do it again tomorrow.

It is a joy in itself to amble through the woods for hours, even when views are limited to the dense trees surrounding me. It is fulfilling to be saturated with the sights, sounds, and smells of the outdoors.

Is it a virtue to maximize your consumption of goodwill? It should be taken as it comes, rather than pursued. The