While we are trekking inside a jungle for the very
first time, we would usually watch our feet as we cut through the forest in
hope of reaching final destination; hence less attention is paid onto the
surrounding beauty. To and fro the journey, there aren’t many changes in terms
of the way we explore the woods, other than the slight increase in speed, with
little running and jumping through the paths and across river stones. Nevertheless,
we still pay more attention to the possible obstacles within the jungle as we
cut it across, and not putting more effort into recognizing the surrounding in
case we get lost, or to admire the nature and enjoy the fresh air it provides.
Perhaps we subconsciously know that all we have to do is to follow the trail
people before us have left us, and that we are not required to put in extra
effort in finding our ways in and out. Perhaps we are more cautious on safety
measure in terms of possible injuries and not the probability of getting lost
within the forest. Perhaps we simply want to complete the task in hand instead
of enjoy it to the fullest. Come to think of it, do we not tend to focus on the
difficulty of an ongoing task instead of the process in achieving it as well? Do
we not wish to accomplish the work we are assigned to as soon as possible
instead of wondering about the possible benefits behind? Then, are the
experiences we’ve had valid at all? To a certain degree probably, it depends,
really.
