Rebellion
Going tramping is at first an act of rebellion, writes Graham. “Only afterwards do you get free from rebelliousness as Nature sweetens your mind.”
Graham says, “you leave your back door and make for the distant hills.” It’s the natural follow-up to walking in freedom. The walker/artist must rebel against the norm or expected. Take the back door, not the front (Frost called it the “road less traveled”). Head for distant hills not the close and easy ones.
There are prejudices, habits and norms to shake off. What are these jailers of our spirit?
They’re probably different for each of us, but I’m pretty sure you’ll spot yours when you start getting creative with your walking choices.
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