THE POLITE MAGIC OF CROWN SHYNESS🌳
Look up in a maritime forest where live oaks reign, and you might catch one of nature’s most elegant mysteries: crown shyness. There, against the
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SENIOR SURVIVAL: MY FIRST WEEKLONG BACKPACKING TRIP ON THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL
My first adult backpacking trip was with a hiking club I discovered in a Creative Loafing magazine classified ad after moving back to my hometown of Atlanta,
WHAT A DIFFERENCE A DAY CAN MAKE!
I have to be honest. My first two “hitches” (each 4-day stretch on the trail is called a hitch) have been relatively intense. I knew
HONORING MARTIN LUTHER KING: MODERN-DAY HERO
Martin Luther King Jr.’s compelling dream, eloquently articulated and fueled by a profound commitment to justice, has indeed altered the trajectory of history. His vision,
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
WHY BECOMING DEATHLY ILL IN INDIA CAN BE A PROFOUND BLESSING… [PART 1]
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
WHAT TYPE OF WALKER ARE YOU?
No matter what type of walk you lace up your shoes and step out the door to take, it is the energy and intention that
CAN YOU FEEL IT IN YOUR BODY WHEN WEATHER IS APPROACHING?
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
THIS KIND OF STUFF JUST DOESN’T HAPPEN TO ME! (HAHA)
This kind of stuff just doesn’t happen to me! I always have snafu-free adventures. I meet interesting people and have nothing but magically synchronistic encounters
TALES FROM THE BACK ROW…
I am currently sitting in the very back row of a tiny American Eagle. It is deafening. I can’t even hear my own thoughts! My
YAY! I AM OFFICIALLY A LEAVE NO TRACE MASTER EDUCATOR!
I am delighted to announce the completion of my Leave No Trace Master Educator Course! Since finishing my trainer course several years ago, I have
RELEASING OUR RESISTANCE TO LIFE!
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SO WHAT EXACTLY IS THE MAGIC AND MYSTERY OF PERU?
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I ♥️ REST STOPS!
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THE ART OF EASE AND GRACE!
I don’t know about you, but in the past, I rarely looked for an “easier” way to do things. I usually would just charge forward,
CULTIVATING A NEW PERSPECTIVE ABOUT “EXERCISE”
Have you ever felt like exercise was a punishment? I don’t mean that precise moment when you’re doing some activity you love, and you get
WHAT IS MEDITATION?
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
FIVE TIPS FOR HAPPY FEET (AND BODIES)!
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
FINDING THE ORDER IN CHAOS!
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
WALK MUCH? STAND UP STRAIGHT!
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
WHAT IS WILDWOOD MAGIC?
What is Wildwood Magic? The Wild Wood is an enchanted place where we take our physical body for a simple walk in the woods and
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
DON’T JUST LISTEN TO THE WEATHER APP… BE PREPARED!
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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”
LEAVE NO TRACE: BE A KEEPER OF THE LAND
The “Leave No Trace” Center for Outdoor Ethics has a mission to protect the outdoors by educating and inspiring people to enjoy it responsibly. Leave
BACKPACKING ON THE BENTON MACKAYE TRAIL
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
TRUST IN DIVINE TIMING
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GO FOR IT!
I was reminded recently by a dear friend, that we are all in the perfect place… Right. Here. Right. Now. We can trust we are
THRIVING IN 2020!
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SMILE AND DON’T FORGET TO WASH YOUR HANDS!
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