On Sabbath afternoon, May 1, we took a hike along the 360 Barton Creek Greenbelt - only this time we took the first half of the path a little slower than usual. The Pathfinders split up into pairs (staff included) and one was blindfolded. The guide would then help direct the blindfolded Pathfinder along the trail, describing the scenery (and obstacles) for their partner, introducing them to the flora and fauna through sound, smell and touch. The blindfolded Pathfinder, meanwhile, learned trust and ways to be aware of their surroundings without using their eyes. After a while the teams swapped the blindfolds, and the guide was now the guided.
It can be a somewhat unnerving experience to hike along a trail without being able to see. You have to trust your fellow Pathfinder, and learn to use your other senses to assist you. Interestingly, it was often the staff who walked the slowest and most cautious while blindfolded, while the younger Pathfinders were more bold and trusting. Maybe this is what Jesus meant when he said we must become like little children, and learn to fully trust him.
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