Don't Downplay The Risk of Everything

By Ianpassion
Picture was taken at Wangtainan Waterfall, Satun, Thailand

The plant that i carried is called "Tau Rang" in Thai.


This plant belongs to a palm family and is very attractive to look at. It also has a number of health benefits. But, along with its beauty and contribution to human health, it is thought to be the itchiest plant in Thailand once its juice touches our skin.

I found this plant at  Wangthainan waterfall in Satun while we were collecting rubbish and hiking with my friends. It was leaning against a large rock at the waterfall summit. A friend signaled for me not to touch this plant, but it was too late already before I noticed.  

Again I was reminded that our hiking guiding principle is: 

Take nothing but pictures,

leave nothing but footprints,

and kill nothing but time. 

As a reflection of this experience, I've realized how important it is to rationally weigh our options before committing to or giving up ourselves for someone. We must carefully consider whether this will benefit or harm us. It is critical not to minimize the risk factor in any situation, because even if we are able to repair this....like a shattered mirror, the crack will still be visible in the reflection.

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