Climbing hills was never one of my great ambitions. Perhaps I was just lazy, but I admit--now that I've been climbing a hill every other day--that it's very difficult to think about the stresses in your life while you're trying to avoid falling backwards when a goat with large horns is chasing you because you came too close to the little patch of grass he was planning to eat for breakfast.
The author reflects on his experience with climbing hills, something he never particularly aspired to do. Initially, he considers himself lazy for avoiding the activity, but now that he finds himself climbing regularly, he recognizes its unique benefits. The physical challenge of navigating the hills offers a distraction from life's stresses, presenting a new perspective on his previous reluctance.
In an amusing scenario, he describes a tense moment while climbing, involving a goat whose intention to graze adds to the challenge. This vivid image illustrates the unexpected situations that can arise during his hill-climbing endeavors, reinforcing the idea that engaging in such activities can keep one's mind occupied and offer a liberating escape from everyday worries.
