“The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.” ~John Muir Walking alone is one of my most favored activities. The solitude, the quiet, and the connection to nature is so renewing for me. My mind can wander to wherever it needs to and I can be one with my heart. Taking it [...]
Posts Tagged ‘hiking’
Treasures
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged clarity, hiking, love, nature, trees, walking on May, 20, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Beckett says
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged dogs, family, family pets, hiking, hiking lessons, journey, life, living with dogs on February, 25, 2012 | 2 Comments »
We must all learn to wag. Wag your way into joy and splendid moments of bliss. Just wag. As a teacher to me, I am certain that my recently rescued border collie mix says this words. For him, learning to wag has been part of his journey of trusting and experiencing joy. What if we, [...]
Simplicity…reverb11 photo
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged hiking, nature, photo, reverb11, simplicity on December, 19, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Photo: Sift through all the photos of you from the past year. Choose one that best captures you; either who you are, or who you strive to be. Find the shot of you that is worth a thousand words. Share the image, who shot it, where, and what it best reveals about you. My time in [...]
In awe
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged hiking, nature, reflection on July, 14, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Discovering a new trail recently, I find myself in awe each time I step foot on the forest floor. I am mostly in awe of the sheer size of the trees as I walk along side hundreds of ponderosa pines that reach towards the sky in their vertical beauty. It is here in the silence [...]
Me and a trail
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged hiking, introvert, life, reflection on July, 1, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
As I made my way along a trail through the trees and canyons on a sunrise hike with only my pups as my companion, I realized (again) how important it is for me to re-fuel the introvert that is me with solitude, with silence, and with introspection. Getting lost is easy for me, especially when [...]
In the canyon.
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged hiking, life, loss, love, soul on November, 28, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
In the depths of a canyon, surrounded by the whispering pines and the stillness of the limestone my heart spoke. My soul beckoned to be heard. My soul that once felt unworthy and unable now begged for clarity. My heart ached for a loss a friend and yet, celebrated the gift and the lesson that [...]
summer
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged family, hiking, love, summer on June, 10, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Summer vacation. The time of year when the pace of life slows. The mornings are quieter and the afternoons are longer. The rush of evening madness is diminished to lazy dinners and sunset walks. The daily hikes that alternate between vigorous mountain side climbs to easy canyon strolls. The sound of bird song. The peacefulness [...]
Gratitude at summers end
Posted in family, gratitude, kids, life, reflections, tagged dogs, family, gratitude, hiking, kids, life, reflections, school, summer on August, 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Today I enjoyed the last of my summer vacation. It has been a wonderful summer filled with great hikes, bike rides and relaxation. Waking up early on a summer day and walking as the sun rises has to be one of my favorite things to be a part of; the stillness, the freshness and the beauty [...]
we call it “PP” around here…
Posted in dogs, family, gratitude, life, meditation, nature, reflections, Uncategorized, tagged colorado, Earth, excercise, family, hiking, labs, life, life with dogs, meditation, nature on August, 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Each day this summer while the kids were still tucked soundly in their beds, the dogs and I snuck out of the house to enjoy the fresh, peaceful morning air. I have lived in this city my entire life but had not ever really explored Palmer Park, until this summer. There I have discovered a beautiful world [...]
morning walks
Posted in dogs, family, life, reflections, Uncategorized, tagged fun, hiking, labs, life, life with dogs, meditation, reflection, summer on August, 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
