" In this moment it is everything, it is the whole universe, spinning away into forever. But still I don't understand it. What is fleeting, and what is mine to keep? Already I feel a great sorrow building inside me, a knowing feeling of loss. How did I get here, and how will I find my bearings once all of this is gone? "

― Carrot Quinn , Thru-Hiking Will Break Your Heart: An Adventure on the Pacific Crest Trail