10 of Sheikha Asma Al Thani’s Most Inspiring Instagram Posts
The Qatari royal, mountaineering enthusiast and first Qatari woman to summit Mount Everest dishes out sound advice within her feed – along with her breathtakingly beautiful pictures from her adventures – as she chronicles her treks up and down some of the world’s most famous mountains
Raising the Qatari flag on Earth’s highest mountain peak, Sheikha Asma bint Thani Al Thani of Qatar has stunned the world with her might, grit and absolute dedication to mountaineering. With no plans of coming back down soon, the Royal is a mere two climbing challenges away from being crowned the first Middle Eastern woman to complete the Explorers Grand Slam.
In a bid to share her wisdom with the world, Bazaar Arabia garners her most inspirational Instagram quotes, inviting us into the tricks of her trade…
“Your speed doesn’t matter. Forward is forward. So trust in your journey. One step at a time but always forward.”
“Every now and then, take time to look back and appreciate how far you’ve come.”
“Surround yourself with positive people, those who will encourage and inspire you to unlock your full potential.”
“The overwhelming beauty of nature humbles me. It makes me realize how insignificant I am and shows me how little control I have over anything.Which instills in me more determination to respect and benefit what is around me. Look around you, appreciate all the beauty that surrounds you. Be present. Don’t be in such a rush to figure everything out. Embrace the unknown and let life surprise you.”
“At some point, you have to make a decision. Boundaries don’t keep other people out. They fence you in. Life is messy. That’s how we’re made. So, you can waste your lives drawing lines. Or you can live your life crossing them.”
“Why do we even try when the barriers are so high and the odds are so low? Why don’t we just pack it in and go home? We can choose to be afraid of our dreams, to stand there not moving, assuming the worst that can happen. Or we can leap forward into the unknown and assume it will be brilliant”
“Don’t think about how long it will take to realise your dreams. Just keep putting one foot in front of the other. It is not about figuring things out; it’s about having the will to take another step toward what you love.Take it day by day.”
“Peace. It doesn’t mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble or hard work. It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart.”
“Never give up on what sets your heart on fire ?”
“Don’t be shy to dream big. Once you do, you have a commitment to do everything you can to make it happen. Where there is a will there is a way!”
Photography: Ziga Mihelcic. Styling: Nour Bou Ezz.
