tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284583805508577681.post5116801813532154482..comments2023-05-30T04:09:33.673-07:00Comments on mindful mule: margarita mountainmindful mulehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04351688583487129714noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284583805508577681.post-63769343147675263002012-04-11T18:17:45.093-07:002012-04-11T18:17:45.093-07:00I definitely think that the proverbial carrot (whe...I definitely think that the proverbial carrot (whether it's a drink, a massage, chocolate) can help motivate when the spirit flags just a bit. But I think that you are right, the mind latches on to the positive moments of reaching the turn-around point or feet hitting the pavement after miles on the trail or the beauty of the afternoon. Perhaps that's why we return? Not for the pain that may be with us days following but for all that beauty and wonder.Kristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17208374967597840745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284583805508577681.post-30036907418431686472012-04-10T07:38:03.664-07:002012-04-10T07:38:03.664-07:00Thanks, John. I like this earlier-man perspective....Thanks, John. I like this earlier-man perspective. I wonder what kinds of things they craved out on the trail. <br /><br />Thanks, Justin. I think that’s in Ireland.mindful mulehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04351688583487129714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284583805508577681.post-42186473019343001482012-04-10T06:42:08.104-07:002012-04-10T06:42:08.104-07:00And a brief stop at Guinness Glacier.And a brief stop at Guinness Glacier.JustinMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01976061296214532098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284583805508577681.post-1838220564170613862012-04-10T06:30:47.193-07:002012-04-10T06:30:47.193-07:00Physical exertion on trail and mountain does seem ...Physical exertion on trail and mountain does seem to accentuate the imagining of food and drink. It's a deep-seated trait evolved over the millennia of hunting/gathering/running, so it's best to just go along with it, and savor the thoughts of the rewards at the end of the trail. At least, that's what I tell myself.John Romeo Alphahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01289456379789026152noreply@blogger.com