Embracing Zeal: A Lesson from a Hiking Trip

Dear friends, today I want to share a story with you. A story that taught me the importance of zeal in our lives. It’s a tale from my younger days, centered around a hiking trip that I will never forget.

The Hiking Trip

It was the summer of ’65. A group of us, young and full of life, decided to conquer the Mount Everest of the Midwest – the Black Hills of South Dakota. We were filled with excitement, anticipation, and a healthy dose of fear. But most importantly, we were filled with zeal.

What is Zeal?

Zeal, my friends, is more than just enthusiasm or excitement. It’s a deep-rooted passion, a burning desire to achieve something. It’s the fuel that drives us to push beyond our limits, to reach heights we never thought possible.

The Lesson

As we began our ascent, the path grew steeper, the air thinner. Some of us started to falter, questioning our ability to continue. But it was our zeal, our burning desire to reach the summit, that kept us going.

And when we finally stood at the top, looking out over the vast expanse of nature’s beauty, we realized something. It wasn’t the mountain we had conquered, but ourselves. Our zeal had pushed us beyond our perceived limits, teaching us that we are capable of far more than we think.

Applying Zeal in Life

Just like that hiking trip, life too is a steep climb. There will be obstacles, there will be hardships. But it’s our zeal, our passion, that will see us through. So, embrace your zeal. Let it guide you, let it push you. And remember, it’s not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.

So, my dear friends, let’s take this lesson from my past and apply it to our present. Let’s embrace our zeal and conquer our personal mountains. Because at the end of the day, it’s not about the destination, but the journey.

Until next time, remember to keep your zeal alive and burning.

Yours truly,

Kev