A perfect balance ⚖️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ While this series does not actually portray the warm tones of fall (in fact, quite the opposite), I think this experience from early this summer is the most fitting to describe how I feel towards the seasonal change this year. I usually am more dreadful of the arrival of fall than winter because it always gives me the anxiety of having to leave something behind; goodbye is not something I cope with very well. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I brushed shoulders with this objective very soon after I had my first sweet taste of summit stoke. The weather and overall team psyche resulted in a decision to turn around. I was bummed. But, this experience offered me a pivotal change of mindset when it comes to dealing with disappointment in the mountains and other facets of life. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ After all, if you don’t understand what you lose, would you truly appreciate what you gain? My favorite character Michael from the series “The Good Place” said, “You said that every human is a little bit sad all the time, because you know you’re going to die. But that knowledge is what gives life meaning.” While I reluctantly move into fall again this year, I know that next summer is going to be packed with lots of new fond memories. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Until then, Summer, see you in 272 days.