Never Quit on a Bad Day
When everything goes sideways and you’re having a bad day, repeat the mantra to not quit today but instead give yourself the self-love, the break, the reset to get back on track.
Be Where Your Feet Are
Walking through woodland ephemerals in early spring reminds us to embrace impermanence and stay present in the here and now.
The Trail Will Provide
Hiking has a way of making us more resilient, not so much manifested as strength and persistence, but in developing trust and embracing the unknown.
Like a Cowgirl
Sometimes making a “dumb” mistake can open us up to new new pathways. It’s all in your perspective.
March Forth
Six years ago today, I completed a walk of the entire length of New Zealand. What got me there were three words from the positive mental attitude world, “Do it now!”
The Clarity of a Fuzzy Mind
The long, relentless walks along the canals on the Florida Trail gave me an opportunity for some of my very best thinking and problem solving.
Garmin inReach Fail
In the space of one month, my Garmin inReach Mini Satellite Communicator failed. As I rely on the Garmin inReach Mini for communication – especially in case of an emergency – these two consecutive failures are deeply concerning.
Just a dollop of stress, please
Leonard Bernstein said, “To achieve great things, two things are needed: a plan, and not quite enough time.” Sometimes stress can be incredibly beneficial to focus the mind on what matters in the moment.
S.T.O.P. to Move Forward
Sometimes to keep moving forward we need to stop and reassess if we’re actually on the right trail.
A Daily Dose of Do-Overs
When the going gets tough and things don’t pan out, we become more resilient and self-empowered when instead of asking “Why me?” we ask “What’s next?”
