Essays
Lessons from the Outdoors
By Ismail Bhai
Mountains, forests and open plains have a way of putting ordinary worries in their place. Ismail Bhai finds that time outdoors teaches lessons no office can.
Patience
Wildlife does not appear on schedule. Waiting quietly for an animal to emerge, or for the light to change, is an education in patience.
Respect for risk
On a ski slope, conditions change quickly. Reading the snow, knowing your limits and turning back when needed are lessons that apply far beyond the mountain.
Perspective
Standing above the tree line or watching a herd move across a valley is a reminder of how large the world is, and how much of it deserves protection.