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By Natalie Stevenson
As we hiked down the mountain to the Assi Ganga river valley my only motivation was to put my days without showering behind me. I looked around the rock-filled river bed and the streams of water spewing here and there. I reminisced about my whitewater rafting days in Colorado.
It was a beautiful sight but as I stumbled through the rocks, I was overcome with misery. We passed so many little pools that would have been perfect for washing my hair. But I stayed crawling and twisting my way to keep up with the group.
Eventually I could see what we had been moving toward – a huge pool with the perfect rocks to jump off of. I saw Evan and Avery jumping from a cliff into the freezing water as I approached. All the others were timid to step foot in the nearly frozen water.
I stripped right down to clothes that I did not mind getting wet and went “all out,” as Caleb said in his blog post. I sat perched on a half submerged rock and began to lather up. Everyone stood about me in amazement – the quietest girl on the trip was seemingly unfazed by the 30 degree water. I dunked my whole head in the frigid water and was overwhelmed with a feeling of peace. I felt one with nature and for the first time on this trip felt no internal fear.
Bathing in the Assi Ganga river was once in a lifetime opportunity that I was not going to pass up, just as living side by side with the people of Agora is.
I realized that jumping in to anything with no hesitation, be it making chapatis, building a roof, or bathing in freezing water, makes for a more rich experience. A “no hesitation” lifestyle is something we should all aim for.
7 responses to “No Hesitation”
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You GO Girl!
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Natalie – Oh fearless girl!!!! Bravo to you. You will never forget this experience. Amazing how something as simple as taking a bath and washing your hair can be so life-changing and far-reaching! I’m very happy for you – and feeling a bit chilly as I read your contribution to the fabulous blog!
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So glad you went”all out” Nats!! Can’t wait to see you and hear about all of your adventures! Love You! Mom
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An eloquent review of an outstanding adventure. Thanks Nats!
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What a wonderful experience! I can’t wait to read more of your adventures!
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Natalie,
Here’s to the quietest girl on the trip! I especially love this detail because when I’m looking at all of the fabulous, colorful pictures, I find myself wondering … what does the day-to-day look like … how do they wash their hair? LOVE your post. I bet you’ll never hop in the shower without remembering your bath in the Assi Ganga! -
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