Out hiking the other day I saw a bevy of Trumpeter swans flying overhead. I heard them first, that unusual, distinctive sound of their call pulling my attention skyward to experience the sheer awe and joy of their presence and return for yet another season. The Return...
I get the feeling these days, when I’m out and about in daily life and sensing the vibes of some of the random conversations I overhear, that people are longing for more time to simply breathe deeply, to enjoy a peaceful morning in silence, to take a stroll –...
Most of the time when I’m out for my daily hikes I feel like I become a free bird, released from the cage of my mind as soon as I hit the outdoors and begin to move my body. This is my time away from daily responsibilities. In the beauty of nature, I’m set...
Sometimes I hear voices in my head. They feel ancient because they say wise things. This usually happens when I’m hiking in nature. They tell me often that to feel is to pray. They say if we’re not feeling, we’re not living. Agony and Ecstasy Is A...
“A spirit junkie is someone who chooses to perceive the world through loving lenses.” – Gabrielle Bernstein It used to perplex me how I made it to mid-life and had not become addicted to anything. Where so many people I know and have known have...
