João answers “In what ways did the story inspire you?”

Karma Gurung asked this question about Into the Wild:

In what ways did the story inspire you?

João A lot of people say Alex (yes, Alex) was a hero. Others say he was reckless and naive. I say neither.
He was himself. Either good or bad doesn't really…moreA lot of people say Alex (yes, Alex) was a hero. Others say he was reckless and naive. I say neither.
He was himself. Either good or bad doesn't really matter. He wanted to carve his own path, on his terms. Taking chances, yes. He risked (and did die) but he also risked (and did live). He "lived" for 2 years. A lot of people die of old age and never live at all.
So, how did it inspire? To be honest, I don't know. But it did touch me and stuck to the back of my mind. But also has helped me be more aware of myself and to live for the moment.
But also, it inspired me to be inspired (if that makes sense). To let go of whatever shackles me and just be. Kind of like himself. He wanted to be himself. Good, bad, whatever. Just simply himself.(less)

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