Last month I found myself in the highlands of Lesotho doing a botanical survey with an incredible botanist who has written field guides for the region. I was in awe, not with her botanical skills (which are amazing) but with the gentle and caring way she inspired me to follow my dreams. She had a lifetime of stories that most would envy and although not always an easy journey, it was clear that she had followed her passions and in so doing has lived a fulfilled life.
This year I have found myself on a quest to find "happiness". It's been elusive of late and it's absence has made me question and often interrogate where I am going and what I want from this life. My journey so far has taught me this.
- Money will never make you happy. You will simply never have enough.
- Close friends and family should be treasured and never be taken for granted.
- Exercise. Exercise makes you happy.
- Work to live don't live to work. Job satisfaction is important but your job should never come before your personal life.
- Strive to step outside of your comfort zone regularly. It is important for personal growth and the sense of accomplishment gives you a feeling of wellbeing
It seems that what was supposed to be a post filled with images of Lesotho has turned into something else. So to get back to Lesotho, below are a few images from my latest trip.
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| Basutho woman and her hut. |
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| Collecting kindling to make a fire. |
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| Moving to summer pastures. Like most alpine communities, the Basutho move their stock to higher altitudes for grazing during the summer months. |
