Mountains inspire awe in any human person who has soul. They remind us of our frailty, our unimportance, of the briefness of our span upon this earth. They touch the heaven and sail serenely at an altitude beyond even the imaginings of a mere mortal.
Elizabeth Aston
A enjoy reading true stories of mountaineering, Cherie
When I was a teenager I loved reading books about mountaineering that were on my dad’s bookshelf.
Indeed, Aston’s words capture the profound effect mountains have on us. A reminder of our place in the universe!
(My latest post: UK Tour 06 – Beamish Museum)
Moutains make us feel small in comparison and as you say shows our place in the universe.
They also inspired your new broad game, Snowdonia.
My most local mountain did inspire that game
I have climbed it once many years ago. My group walked up through clouds to emerge in sunshine higher up the pathway
What a beautiful quote. I find such solace in nature when confronting our mortality and the frailty of life.
Yes
And I have been feeling that ‘mortality of life’ thought many times recently.
Your photo proves the accuracy of what I quoted: I do feel awe.
Err: of what YOU have quoted.
Watching that mountain of fire was captivating and awesome. The sun setting behind the mountain increased the feeling of awe.