So lovely is the juxtaposing of this dead and decaying tree and the delicate wildflowers. Death and Life. Life and death. … [Continue reading]
Death and Life. Life and death.
thank God for healing
I started reading a book, recommended by 21st Century Mom, about a woman's travels along the PCT and through her undying grief which had pulled her down to rock bottom. I'm only as far as Chapter 3, but already have shed tears of recognition. In the … [Continue reading]
Hello Weekend
FINALLY, the weekend is here. It's been a long work week filled with a lingering fog from the post-backcountry return. Reintegration took much more time to take hold than expected. Thankfully, I finally feel like I've pulled my head out of the … [Continue reading]
Moved to move
The other day, while playing the game of Google Reader Catch Up, I came up on a few posts from Anne on Run DMZ. The first to capture my attention talked a little about how some perceive their running as a selfish act and therefore it can be the first … [Continue reading]
Ho Hum, So Hum
In a seated meditation, we are guided into a contemplative "So Hum" state. I cannot help but draw parallels back to the forest. I can see myself, on day 1, hurrying past the trees like little Piglet chasing Pooh Bear. It took a bit of time to leave … [Continue reading]