The skies are finally clearing again over Mt LeConte! We received 1.5 inches of precipitation yesterday, so the trails will be wet today. The current temperature is 36 degrees.
My time on Mt LeConte as the Winter Caretaker is rapidly drawing to a close. The full-service season crew for the Lodge will be arriving soon. The airlift is scheduled for the week of March 18th (reminder that lodge grounds are closed to the public once flying starts). The Lodge is scheduled to open for its 100th Season on March 25th, so the next few days and weeks will be busy!
Before I leave I would like to share some “words of wisdom “ with you. This was written in 1927 by Max Ehrmann, and is titled “DESIDERATA”.
“Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly, and listen to others, even the dull and ignorant, they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter, for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble, it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time. Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is, many persons strive for high ideals, and everywhere life is full of heroism. Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love, for in the face of all aridity and disengagement it is as perennial as the grass. Take kindly the council of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars, you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive him to be, and whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul. With all it’s sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy.”
HAPPY TRAILS!!
WILDCAT/Bert
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