Magic

         While reading up on different websites in order to complete the thesis statement, I have noticed a few things. I have been researching a lot about trail magic and the controversy around it. A lot of people say that the opposing side of the controversy has a lot more support than the leading side.
To me, the opposing side is that trail magic is a huge hindrance upon the purposes of the journeys people are taking in these hikes. Obviously, the leading side is that it is not a hindrance, but actually helpful. Well, I agree with the leading side, because it is the exact reason the average hiker goes hiking. The average hiker is said to go on a thru-hike, because they feel called, or want to feel called, to do something better and meaningful and along the way find the meaning or "missing hole" that has been inside of them in order to complete themselves. I do not understand the point of why trail magic would be a hindrance when it is exactly that. When someone brings you food, water, gives you shelter, helps you slackpack, or even gives you a nice bit of conversation for your day, how does that harm you? If you are in search of a spiritual quest that is going to fulfill your life then how is an unexpected act of kindness from strangers going to hinder you being able to succeed in your journey? In my opinion, acts of kindness like this are parts of the puzzle that are meant to make you feel better and more whole on your trip. Trail magic is something to be thankful and thoughtful for, because some of the people that give have never received in their lives. Some of them have never even hike a second in their lives, and most have probably never planned that this is what they would end up doing that day or that week. Trail magic is just that; magic. It is magical kindness that, if it happened more often in the real world, would probably make less people feel the need to go on a thru-hike, because they would not feel so empty and alone on the inside. If trail magic happened in the real world, it would be a much happier place and a much more grateful generation. It is not a bad thing; please counter this if you feel so, because I would love to hear how you would rebut this.