Have you ever wondered through the woods, thinking you knew where you were, and come to find you really didn’t? Maybe you didn’t know which direction you faced, or which way to go to get back? Lost, or so it seemed. What was that experience like? And how did you end up resolving it? Trust [...]
Earth Day has been celebrated every year since 1970, and 50 years later its purpose remains the same: encourage social and political action by drawing attention to the cause. Every year, around the world, the damaged state of the environment comes to the forefront, and millions of people take the opportunity to pitch in -- [...]
While I would normally be guiding a full moon hike this Tuesday, instead I would like to share with you some great information about the significance of the full moon. The start of the lunar cycle is new (no) moon, where we can not see the light being cast upon it by our sun. As [...]
I think of the first time I climbed a 14’er (a mountain over 14,000′). From the base of the mountain, the task looks impossible. I could believe at that moment that I can't do it, and justify this with all kinds of evidence from past experiences and beliefs. Then, I don’t even bother to try. [...]
Self-care is especially critical in this time. How, might you ask, can you care for your well-being when you are isolated at home, can't do the things you normally do, or are worried about how you will pay bills or what the future might bring? Here are ideas that take little time and can help [...]
Practicing extreme self-care Life as we know it is significantly altered due to the COVID-19 outbreak, this is the time to practice extreme self-care. While you might be home-bound, or out in public, you can do all kinds of things to keep your stress levels down and your mind engaged. First and foremost, practice washing [...]
Do you notice the shift in your body as the days begin to lengthen and warm? We are part of nature, so if you pay attention you might notice that your body and spirit reflects the cycles of the season. To do this, notice your energy levels, notice how your senses are waking up, perhaps [...]
…that is the question. Do I stay on the defined path, focused in on where this path takes me, or do I go off trail, open to exploring the unknown, no real destination in mind, to find something surprising and new? It’s not a bad thing to stay on a direct path. Sometimes it’s better [...]
I spend a lot of time thinking about how I can support people to be healthier and happier. If you take time to care for your well-being, you could potentially enhance and extend your time on this earth. Wouldn't you want this? If you are going to be alive, why not be as functional, pain-free [...]
"Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountains is going home; that wilderness is a necessity; and that mountain parks and reservations are useful not only as fountains of timber and irrigating rivers, but as fountains of life." John.Muir How do you connect to yourself, to others, [...]
