Wild

Published December 17, 2014

Been looking forward to Wild coming to theaters for 6 months. Solo woman hiker (with no training) treks the PCT (Pacific Crest Trail) 1,000 miles, California to Oregon.

Why? Life issues, searching for healing, looking for direction. [That’s as much as you’ll get from me.]

Since I hadn’t read the book, was limited to third-hand info – it’s the girl version of Into the Wild.

Probably watched Into the Wild 20+ times in 2007 & reevaluated my life direction. I wasn’t a loner – I surrounded myself with awesome friends…yet remained hollow, empty inside. Why was I living as society dictated? Was I hoping to get points in heaven for leading a respectable, predictable life? This movie inspired.

I created a 3-year plan, built a home in Colorado & gave up my Manhattan-centered career in a downturn economy. Not quite Chris McCandless, a recent college grad with zero life obligations. Nope, I came with life baggage – yet I too wanted more.

Wild couldn’t possibly match my Into obsession, right?

Didn’t have to – Cheryl Strayed’s story stands on its own. AND I’m 7 years older. Whereas Into taught me to dream/that it’s ok, Wild teaches it’s ok to forgive yourself/that it’s ok.

Really good flic. Go & go often.

https://simplyalyson.com/3-lessons-i-relearned-from-wild-the-movie/