WHO KNEW DOING SIMPLE CHORES BRINGS PEACE OF MIND…?!
The place I moved from last June, was affectionately known as “The Magic Box,” as it was literally a giant metal rectangular building with a huge roll top door. It was a lovely and [...]
IF YOU WANT SOMETHING, JUST ASK FOR IT!
On my last backpacking trip just before I left for Nepal last October, ironically in the Smokies, I had a critical equipment malfunction… the dreaded fatal-boot-blow-out. Thankfully, it was toward the end of the trip, [...]
WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU TOOK A HUGE LEAP OF FAITH?
When was the last time you made an enormous, unplanned decision that altered every facet of your daily life??? Embarking on a journey of personal growth often requires us to summon vast amounts of courage [...]
WHEN THE UNIVERSE DELIVERS PRECISELY WHAT YOU ASKED FOR… YOU SAY YES!
Hey friends, I have big news!! I have officially accepted an Appalachian Trail Ridgerunner position in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park for the 2024 season! What is a Ridgerunner, you ask? A Ridgerunner works [...]
HERE IS YOUR POST-HOLIDAY HUMDRUMNESS CURE
The calendar may have flipped over to January 2024, but I am still savoring the absolute fullness of this past year. I am not quite ready to jump head-first into the newness of all that [...]
2023 WAS A TREMENDOUS YEAR!
Do you feel like you give yourself enough recognition and praise for the things you set out to do and accomplish? I know I don't. And I know I am not alone. This post is [...]
WALKING IN THE WONDER OF AUTUMN…
There is a delight in every step when you walk in autumn's wonder... As the world transitions from the warm embrace of summer to the gentle chill of fall, the beauty that unfolds beneath your [...]
LONG-DISTANCE HIKING
Are you considering hiking a long trail? There are numerous benefits to committing to such an undertaking. Here is an (unedited) section of my soon-to-be-published book about Backpacking as a Sacred Practice that gives a [...]
WALKING AS A SACRED PRACTICE IS A MAGICAL PORTAL
Walking as a Sacred Practice… The Art of Slowing Down My pace quickens as I make my way to the trailhead. And the very moment I step one foot into the forest… whoosh! I am [...]
NOW FOR THE GOOD NEWS… WILDWOODWEAR IS A SUCCESS!!
(Mount Everest Base Camp Trek: Part III) I set out on a trek to Everest base camp for many reasons. I quickly realized some were less important than I thought, and other intentions became their [...]
WILDWOODWEAR! MAKING MY DREAMS COME TRUE!
I have some fantastic news! I am in the initial stages of creating a fabulous line of outdoor clothing... the likes of which the outdoor-recreational world has never seen! I am constantly dreaming of things [...]
MAKING SMALL CHANGES THAT BRING BIG RESULTS: HABITS
[MAKING SMALL CHANGES THAT BRING BIG RESULTS: OUR HABITS! PART 1:] For many years it was my practice to get up early in the morning, perform my sacred rituals, meditations, and go on [...]
LEAVE NO TRACE MASTER EDUCATOR COURSE!
Guess who is beginning her Leave No Trace Master Educator course this weekend!?! Yes, that would be me… and if you know me well, you know I absolutely LOVE talking about Leave No Trace. In [...]
ARE YOU READY FOR SOME REAL PERUVIAN MAGIC???
If you’re a nature lover drawn to the Magic and Mystery of life who is ready to discover new and amazing sacred tools to confidently step into your power, join us for a unique [...]
ARE YOU READY FOR A HAPPY & HEALTHY 2022!
Well, we made it. It’s New Year’s Eve 2021, and many cannot see the dawn of 2022 soon enough. Me? Well, I am thrilled to be here, in this time and space, no matter what [...]
WALKING AS A SACRED PATH WILDERNESS RETREAT!
Walking as a Sacred Path Wilderness Retreat: The pure beauty of wilderness blended with sacred movement, magical rituals, and personal transformation… Is your soul calling for a profoundly healing, spiritual experience in nature, in [...]
I WENT FOR A WALK TODAY…
I went for a walk today. I go for a walk most days, but I missed the past two days. I have been walking almost every day for twenty-something years, and I am still capable [...]
3 STEPS TO BEING FULLY CALM & RELAXED WHILE HIKING ALONE
Have you wanted to experience the peace and solitude of an enchanted forest but have been too afraid to go by yourself? Many people are conflicted about this, but there are simple ways to move [...]
ANYTHING CAN BE A SACRED PRACTICE!
ANYTHING CAN BE A SACRED PRACTICE! Some would call only specific spiritual disciplines a Sacred Practice, such as yoga, meditation, or other rituals. But in reality, any activity can become a Sacred Practice. By observing [...]
DO YOU HAVE A NEW YEAR RESOLUTION?✨
Well, here we are… another “New Year,” a “brand-new beginning,” a “clean slate”...and, of course, we are grateful to be here! But… “The New Year” (insert dramatic music here), and all the expectations and pressure, [...]
HIKING THE 288-MILE BENTON MACKAYE TRAIL!
I did a thing! I just completed a 288-mile hike on the Benton MacKaye Trail! My journey on the BMT has been a full and magical lifetime, in and of itself. A lifetime filled with [...]
DREAM IT UP AND THEN GO DO IT!
In this wonderful age of New Thought, we come to understand that we must simply focus on what we want, and…TADA! There it is. While I believe this to be wholly true, I also believe [...]