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Aug 25 • Motivation/thoughts/quotes💡
"It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves" -Sir Edmund Hillary (or George Mallory)
Both Sir Edmund Hillary and George Mallory climbed Everest at different times. While not everyone will scale Everest, everyone will face "mountains"--life transitions, grief, loss, goals, relational and personal struggles. The climb can be exhausting at times, but it can also be beautiful and it can certainly help us grow and find meaning.
Here are some of the layers of meaning if you're interested in delving deeper:
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🌄 Layers of Meaning
1. External vs. Internal Challenge
- On the surface, climbing a mountain seems like a physical conquest of nature.
- But the real battle is against fear, doubt, fatigue, and the limits of one’s will.
- The mountain doesn’t change when you climb it — you do....this can be a beautiful transformation
2. Mastery of Self
- The quote reflects the idea that growth happens when we overcome our own inner obstacles: procrastination, self-doubt, complacency, fear of failure, fear of rejection, fear of loss, etc.
- The summit is symbolic, but the true victory is internal mastery.
3. Resilience & Transformation
- The harder the climb, the more it reshapes us.
- Conquering a mountain doesn’t change the world much — but it shifts how we see ourselves.
- It can teach endurance, humility, and confidence.
🌟 Practical Takeaway
- Whether it’s starting a new career, recovering from loss, running a marathon, or even just building a habit, the outside thing is never the final measure.
- What matters is how much grit, patience, courage, and clarity we cultivate within ourselves.
- the point isn’t always the outcome, but who we become by striving
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⭐Questions to Ponder ⭐: What have been some of your toughest "climbs" in life and what have you gained from it? What "mountain" are you currently trying to conquer?
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"It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves" -Sir Edmund Hillary (or George Mallory)
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