Fatherly advice

A few years ago I was on a 65km, multi-day hike.  I ended up in a lot of pain due to deconditioning and carrying more than my recommended weight for my body.

The guys decided to help me out by lightening the load and taking some of my pack contents for me.  This was an humbling experience.  When pushing back, the advice I got from a Priest was, "Accept the help."

It's okay to accept help when things are tough for you.  And a related corollary is that it is okay to ask for help.  You don't have to pretend all is fine all the time.

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