I have to say that my fear on the trail is that I won't be able to answer some kids question. There is so much to learn and know in order to effectively lead kids on the trail. I feel as though if I tell them that I don't know, they will be disappointed even if I am able to look it up later. I am not so worried about connecting with kids. Kids usually like me. In nature, kids really like me. I like to look at nature through a child's eyes. I like to help them explore things. I remember walks with my grandfather when I was a kid. It would take us an hour just to go 50 feet. He knew so much and let me explore so many things that we never got too far. The thing is, I never got bored with him. I remember one time laying in the grass with a hand lens and looking at insects that walked by a quad that we had laid out. It was the coolest thing ever when I was 8 years old! So, I guess my fear stems from the fact that I won't know enough to make nature interesting and fun for kids.
I have many utopian guides for my way of living. Many of them have just begun and some I have been taught since I was a child. Recently I have been working on thinking globally and acting locally. It is hard and I know that sometimes I don't always succeed and sometimes can't. But, the fact that I think about it even when I don't do it is good enough for me. At least I am aware of what I need to work on in order to live this life.
Another one is "the meaning of life is to live it". I use this in order to allow myself to look on the lighter side of things and have fun. It reminds me to stop being so serious and just enjoy the fact that I am alive.
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