Taking the psychoanalysis aside, this was all about enjoying the hike to Diamond Head Summit, because I know at the top, I would be blessed with breathtaking views as wide as the eye can see, and these would put me in awe and pull a string in my heart every single time. I can't help but sigh loudly as I try to breath in the beauty of everything around me, hoping I can capture it and keep it within me. These moments remind me of God's amazing creations and how we are all part of this beautiful world we often forget about. Being part of a society that has turned more and more worldly material and to a certain extent negative, this yearning is odd to a lot of people and a touch irresponsible to some. But this is precisely why we all need these reminders from time to time. Call it a mission, a crusade, a pilgrimage! It can be addicting!
Having heard that the 1.5 mile Diamond Head Summit Trail only takes about 1.5 hours to hike, I quickly put this in my list to do when I visit Oahu. Despite the moderate rating coming from some hikers, the trail is mostly paved with actual steps versus rough terrain and testimony from many that this is suitable for non-hikers also because of the short trail. I am no hiker and I knew my limits. My biggest enemy is the steep elevation. I am normally a very risk averse person but I know that getting out of my comfort zone and taking a bit of risks is key to living a full happy time. It doesn't always have to be the best. I didn't have to outrun anyone. I just had to at least try and experience it for myself. Besides I needed the outdoor and physical exposure given my normally sedentary indoor lifestyle.
