
ENJOYING A DAY OFF FROM HIKING? TAKE A WALK!
Yes! I take walks on my days off! (Well, at least on gorgeous days like this!) I learned the hard way some time ago that

Yes! I take walks on my days off! (Well, at least on gorgeous days like this!) I learned the hard way some time ago that

I have great news! I loved being an Appalachian Trail Ridgerunner in the Smokies SO MUCH I’ve decide to be the long-season Ridgerunner again for

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

The reality didn’t hit me fully until I was brushing my teeth after arriving home in an emergency 4-flight, 38-hour travel marathon. As I washed

Can you tell in your joints when the weather changes? Do you get achy knees or shoulders when storms are approaching? This is due to

The Three Rivers Land Trust, the Uwharrie Mountain Trail Club, and many wonderful volunteers make this 4-day backpacking “thruhike” a truly spectacular

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THREE SELF-LOVE PRACTICES THAT WILL GREATLY ENHANCE YOUR HEALTH AND HAPPINESS! Why do we need SELF LOVE? It is truly the foundational ingredient for

I am proud of myself for learning the habit of looking for the blessings when things don’t go my way. Does it happen instantly?

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What is meditation? Meditation and prayer raise our vibrational frequencies, strengthen our intuition, and support our connection to our divine nature. Meditation is a fundamental

I am convinced, now more than ever, that even our most complex issues in life can have ridiculously simple solutions. I find this to be

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

Hello, my friends! It has been a while since I wrote an update… Many of you know that my mother, Susie Chambers, passed away on

I just returned from a three-day backpacking trip in my all-time favorite wilderness area. The weather was absolutely stellar, I got to hike with a

Last fall, I began to see a chiropractor for chronic pain in my Sacroiliac (SI) joint. I had blamed it on walking on pavement for

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Happy Imbolc 2021! Imbolc, February 2nd, represents the time midway between Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox. Other names for Imbolc include Candlemas and St.

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

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

NEW MOON MEDITATION… Happy New Moon in Capricorn- 1/13/21 12:00 am EST. What new ideas are swirling around in your head during this

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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”

If 2020 has taught us anything, it is that we need to work together, empower each other, and inspire others to be their bright, shiny

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

Happy Full Moon in Aries! (10/1/20 5:05 EST) This powerful masculine, fire sign helps us find our passion! And passion we have, right?? We are

Hello Friends! I am getting so excited about my next backpacking adventure! I am currently preparing for a hike through the Great Smoky Mountains National