On the top of the windy wind, in the midst of majestic clouds, the sound of light rain, the yellow red flag flying, the National Anthem resounds in the heart of the Northwest mountains and forests. It is not only a moment of national pride, but also a milestone for hearts that dare to step beyond limits, find strength and courage in themselves that have been overshadowed by life's challenges.
Conquering the pinnacle of nature - awakening Vietnamese pride and courage
The Fansipan climbing journey began with steady footsteps on a slippery rocky slope, winding through old, green moss-covered forests. For 350 students, each step is not only a physical challenge, but also a test of will, determination and perseverance. The higher the weather, the colder it gets, the heavier the rain falls, making the breath become bustling, the legs stiff, but absolutely no one gives up.
Master of psychology - psychotherapist Nguyen Thi Lanh - the group leader - shared: "Mountain travel is a journey of discovery, a journey of conquest, a journey of exploring nature, rivers and mountains, and resting on one's own. Faced with difficulties, participants are forced to face their own fears and find ways to overcome them, thereby discovering that they are extremely strong and talented. Each step is not only a physical effort but also an effort to overcome one's limitations."
Perhaps the most memorable for participants is the night climb from the 2800m point. When people were asleep, the Minh Tri Thanh group, with the bright light from the headlight, took steps, step by step, overcoming the foggy, cold mountain and forest roads, the higher the rain fell, the heavier the grain. There are even sections of iron steps that are upright, and the paths close to the cliff are on one side of a deep abyss. Not only are they moving in the dark, it is also the time when they face potential fears in their minds: fear of darkness, fear of cold, fear of altitude and fear of not being able to continue.
And then after all, the moment nearly 350 people stood together on the top of Fansipan, under the rain of the weather in the 8th lunar month, looking at the flying national flag, the sound of the National Anthem resounded in harmony with the wind of the mountain, making everyone emotional.
Returning from Germany, Ms. Nguyen Hoang Yen (42 years old) participated in this journey not only for a simple reason of wanting to conquer a high mountain peak, but also to face something deep in her heart - the delay in believing in herself.
For many years, I have always been overwhelmed by anxiety and fear. I delayed, found every reason not to start doing what I really wanted. But now, I understand that I cannot continue to live in that doubt and delay. So I decided to conquer Fansipan to prove to myself that nothing is impossible, she confided.
Although she has conquered many majestic mountains around the world, for Ms. Yen, Fansipan is still a truly different challenge.
Throughout the journey, the cold rains and winds blowing through made every step heavier. But no drop of rain could hold her back, no wind could stop her. She shared that she probably wouldn't have been able to overcome it without the support of her companions.
It was at times when I felt most exhausted that the words of encouragement, energy, and love from my teammates Yen is wonderful, Yen is excellent, I admire you, gave me strength. It's not that I'm stronger, it's because I feel the love and strong bonding from the people around me. Only then did I truly realize that I was not alone. I can do it.
And when she reached the top of Fansipan, strong emotions of pride, happiness and love for her homeland flooded in her. Standing under the national flag, looking at the tattoo, she was moved: In me, there is an extremely strong emotion, a pride in myself, filled with a love for my homeland, for Vietnam, for the origin, for my family, for my children. Only now do I realize that all my previous limits are created by myself. I have overcome it, overcome the fears, the invisible barriers that I always thought I could not overcome. Now, I am confident that nothing in this life is impossible, as long as I believe in myself, persevere with my goals and always remember that I am never alone. This feeling, the pride in oneself, in one's family and in one's country, is irreplaceable.
Break your limits - regain your inner strength
Fansipan is not only high in height, but also high in the challenges it poses. For many customers, the challenge is not only the slope or distance, but also the physical, health and mental limitations.
Psychotherapist Nguyen Thi Lanh shared that conquering Fansipan peak is a journey that marks a golden milestone in the life of every person.
"From strangers, different living environments but sharing the same value system, sharing the desire to open up the mind, understand oneself, and find the best people within oneself, the members of the climbing group have loved and helped each other so that everyone can reach the finish line successfully and safely. On the top of Fansipan, there were tears falling, but those were the tears of happiness of talented, strong people, who overcame themselves. I believe that after this special journey, there will be a very profound change within the inner world of the students, each person will be filled with love, gratitude and become a better version of themselves", expert Nguyen Thi Lanh shared.
The recent journey to conquer Fansipan by a group of 350 people from Minh Tri Thanh Academy is not just a mountain climbing trip. It is a symbol of resilience, patriotism, and the desire to break the limits to regain inner strength. When the heart has decided, the mountain will open the way and each person in the group has proven that with their own footsteps, so that from the top of nature, they can reach new heights in life.
