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a thousand miles begins with a single step. But the journey of a thousand
bathroom trips begins with a single bite, and a healthy dose of regret!’
As I emerged from the hotel room, I was greeted by the bright
sunlight and the bustling streets of Zurich. I felt like a new person, ready
to take on the world again. But as I walked through the streets, I couldn’t
shake o昀昀 the feeling of vulnerability that lingered inside me. I had come
close to death, and it had left a scar.
I decided to take a stroll along the Lake Zurich, hoping to clear my
mind and re昀氀ect on my journey so far. The lake was calm and serene, and
the surrounding mountains towered above me, their peaks still capped
with snow. I sat down on a bench, watching the boats glide across the
water, and felt a sense of peace wash over me. As I sat there, I realized
that my journey was not just about the places I visited, but about the
people I met and the experiences I had. I thought about
Bisong Simon’s wise words, “The journey is not about the destination,
but about the journey itself.” And I knew that he was right.
I had been so focused on reaching my destination, on getting to the
next place, that I had forgotten to enjoy the journey. I had forgotten to
appreciate the beauty of the world around me, to connect with the people
I met, and to learn from my experiences.As I sat by the lake, I made a
promise to myself to slow down, to appreciate the journey, and to enjoy
the ride. And with that, I felt a sense of peace and contentment wash
over me.
I got up from the bench, feeling refreshed and renewed, and continued
my journey. I knew that there would be more challenges ahead, more
moments of vulnerability and uncertainty. But I was ready. I was ready
to face whatever came my way, with an open heart and an open mind.
As Bisong Simon would say, “The accidental adventurer may stumble,
but they will always get back up. For the journey is not about the
destination, but about the journey itself, and the lessons we learn along
the way.” And with that, I continued on my journey, ready for whatever
lay ahead. But even in the midst of disaster, I found a glimmer of hope,
like a ray of sunshine peeking through the clouds. I realized that I was
not alone, and that there were people who cared about me, like a group
of angels watching over me. The hotel sta昀昀 may have been unconcerned,
but the kindness of strangers was a balm to my soul, like a cool breeze
on a hot summer day.
As Bisong Simon once said, ‘The only thing more powerful than a
virus is the human spirit, and the only thing more powerful than food
poisoning is the kindness of strangers.’ And so I held on to hope, like
a lifeline, and slowly but surely, I began to recover. I emerged from the
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