Happiness Is Real When Shared

This is one book which I present fairish finished instruction. I dont commonly read biography, only came across the story while doing some ergodic chase on wikipedia (where one link back end lead to a nonher). I really got precise interested in the true story of this unseasoned man who ended up dying in Alaska. I went to demoralise the book at Kinokuniya. In 1992, a young man by the name of Christopher McCandless from a well-to-do family in the US abandoned everything he possessed after graduating with honours from University. For the next two geezerhood, he departd forward the streets, travelling from place to place, living on the bare minimum.Finally, he hitchhiked to Alaska with short food (only 5 pounds of rice) and equipment as he cute to be in total isolation from human contact and go into the wild, in his dustup to live off the land eating the animals he hunted and plants crowing there. He actually managed to survive for more than 100 days in Alaska with thi s way until a series of unfortunate accidents that caused him to die slowly (and painfully) of famishment on an abandoned bus. His decomposed body was found more than two weeks belatedr. He was only 24 at the time of demise.All this while, his family didnt know his where ab knocked issue(p)(predicate)s and was hard-hitting for him, until they received this piece of unfortunate news. In this book, Jon Krakauer explored the life of Christopher McCandless and try to project the thoughts behind this young man who gave up everything he has in search of a life of adventure and closeing (to him), and also how the nation nearly him were affected. He must had been a very charismatic person, as people he met along the way during his years on the streets really desire this guy a lot. Some actually asked him to settle down at the place he was at.But then his ultimate aim was to really live in the wild with only nature (and nonhing else, human relationships was horrible to him) and co mmitment was the last thing on his mind. This story left a very deep impression in me, not just because of the tragical circumstances surrounding it, precisely I could identify with Christopher McCandless in that at his age, I was also sort of like him. Well, I might not admit given up all my wealth (I admit, my family wasnt as well-to-do as his) and go all the way out into the wild, but I did have certain anger or un gladness about the way my life turned out and wanted to live a different sort of life.That was why at that time my results sort of fumbled (as I was half-hearted about the whole studying affair to me, studying what I had no interest in was an insult to my integrity. ). I also wanted to get away from my family (which was one of the catalysts which caused Christopher McCandless to make such a decision, he was very upset by certain things he found out about his parents), so for a period of time I was staying in the hostel. During that time, I really planned to eventua lly leave my family once I have the financial means and stay outside.In fact, after I gradational from university, I went to Malacca for a few days all by myself to enjoy the isolation. Ha ha, until now, my parents werent aware this was what I did and I cant yet find the courage to inform them. (This is probably a secret I testament bring to my grave). Okay, this was probably not so much of an adventure, but I did derive certain excitement out of this trip. Imagine me on a free and easy trip carrying just the map and walking well-nigh (and people who know me know Ive a very, very poor sense of direction). I would not sound out I managed to find my sense of purpose in life during that very short trip.In fact, it was years after I graduate before I realise what was really important in my life. For Christopher McCandless, towards the end of his life, realised that happiness only real when shared which is what he wrote on his journal. When he in conclusion got the isolation he year ned for in Alaska, somehow, he must have lowestly realised the importance of human relationships and that real happiness lies with being equal to(p) to spend time with the one you care. Of course, the sad part is it came similarly late too as he was trapped in the wilderness which he had yearned for previously.Given time, I believe he would eventually return to his family and friends. For me, after years of working (and probably maturity over the years), I also realised the importance of treasuring the time with my familiy and friends. You do not have to go to the utmost(a) (in my case, escape from my family) to change the state of your life. In fact, all that matters is your perception. I have to be responsible in what I do as it is not just about me, but whatever I do have repercussions on my loved ones too. I had probably hurt the people around me as much as they have hurt me.I remember there was one saying I read somewhere people may not love you the way you want them to, but that doesnt mean they dont love you. Recently, I did have the urge to go backpacking alone somewhere (of course, with the intention of not letting my parents know), but I admit I did have second thoughts after reading the book, ha ha But dont conceive of that will last for long, as by nature, I do like to plod around I cant be trapped for too long. In the end, I guess Christopher McCandless did manage to find peace with himself. His final note written on his journal was I HAVE HAD A HAPPY LIFE AND THANK THE LORD.GOODBYE AND MAY GOD BLESS both Although he didnt manage to go back to his loved ones, he appreciated all the love bestowed upon him by them. I would like to think that he did not leave this world with any regret. Currently, I am reading another book by Jon Krakauer about his experience during the 1996 backup Everest climb. Another tragic tale of how harsh nature can be. I might want to catch the movie version of Into The Wild tell by Sean Penn. Not sure if the fi lm will evoke the alike(p) emotions in me (sometimes film adaptations can be disappointing).