I’ve been thinking a lot about internal peace and when I feel it vs. when I do not. The peaceful moments where my nervous system is calm, my mind is light and the muscles in my face relaxed are ones I strive to have more of. During these times, I like to bring awareness toContinue reading “FISH TALES FROM A WEEKEND ON THE FABLED AU SABLE RIVER”
Category Archives: Growing & Changing
EXPLORING THE GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC’S ENDEAVOUR II
Back in March of 2024 my cousin asked if I wanted to take a trip to the Galápagos Islands two months later in May. I hadn’t heard of the Galápagos since I learned about Darwinism in sixth grade and, frankly, I didn’t know it was a place people traveled to. The proposed trip was aContinue reading “EXPLORING THE GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC’S ENDEAVOUR II”
2025 VISION BOARDING & WILD DREAMING
Happy 2025! Everyone plans for a new year a little differently so I’m sharing my unofficial planning process that’s been a fun exercise over the past few years. December is usually my time to reflect on the previous year (see here) and create a vision board for the year to come. For me, a visionContinue reading “2025 VISION BOARDING & WILD DREAMING”
2024 REFLECTIONS & AN EXPERIMENT ON JOY
First off, I must say, I have loved 2024. It was filled with a pleasant mix of adventure, growth, new experiences, challenges, connection, laughter and a generous sprinkle of anxiety. As I reflect on this year, I see it’s been a year of stabilizing (balance), slowness (presence) and flexibility (releasing control). I’ve been able toContinue reading “2024 REFLECTIONS & AN EXPERIMENT ON JOY”
HURON PEAK, THE LEADVILLE 100 & HUMAN POTENTIAL
Another 14er! Over the weekend I hiked Huron Peak (14,004 ft.) the lowest of all Colorado’s 14ers. My friend and I planned a semi last-minute trip to camp and summit Huron which neither of us had done. Huron Peak is not too far from Leadville where the Leadville 100 trail race was happening the sameContinue reading “HURON PEAK, THE LEADVILLE 100 & HUMAN POTENTIAL”
OUR SPHERE OF INFLUENCE: REFLECTIONS FROM MY FIRST SILENT MEDITATION RETREAT
A couple months ago I attended a two day silent meditation retreat. From what I’ve read about silent meditation retreats, I gathered you sat in silence for the duration of the retreat and moved between meditation sessions (which was mostly accurate). I’ve been interested in attending a silent retreat for the past five years butContinue reading “OUR SPHERE OF INFLUENCE: REFLECTIONS FROM MY FIRST SILENT MEDITATION RETREAT”
CURATING YOUR 2024 ENERGY
I go for a walk around my neighborhood each day and on my route I pass by a couple of parks with playgrounds. As I pass by, I love witnessing the little kids at play. They sprint around with huge smiles on their faces, constantly pushing their limits, climbing, jumping and sliding off things. ThenContinue reading “CURATING YOUR 2024 ENERGY”
YEAR 27 REFLECTIONS & 28 MILES FOR YEAR 28
By the time I get this post out, I am going to be 30 (just kidding)! Back in September 2023, I turned 28. It is now January 2024. I’ve tried to write this post so many times but each time I sit down to write I have different thoughts and feelings that have been hardContinue reading “YEAR 27 REFLECTIONS & 28 MILES FOR YEAR 28”
HIKING AS TYPE II FUN
As I reflect on this past year and the activities that filled it, I look back to writing this post on embracing childlike joy early on. My reflections there colored a lot of my year and how I spent my time outside work. I re-remembered what I loved to do as a child which wasContinue reading “HIKING AS TYPE II FUN”
HOW I HAVE BEEN PRIORITIZING JOY
Lately, I’ve been thinking about what my “perfect day” looks like. I want to have more of them so I figure awareness of what that means to me is the first step. My perfect day consists of little moments that are aligned with my purpose, move the needle towards my goals, provide an opportunity toContinue reading “HOW I HAVE BEEN PRIORITIZING JOY”
Tales of My Trails 