Conquer Your Mountains
About a year ago, I re-watched the movie Hook (“Oh there you are, Peter!”) and discovered something that illuminated my understanding: What we believe not only changes how we see the world, but it also changes who we are. I’ve got a few examples of how this works, but let’s start with Hook and then move to…
Dear Heart, This week was one of the toughest weeks I have had thus far on the trail. I started out this week on the trail with a heart at war. Usually when people think of war they think of irritation, anger, or annoyance. Yet, I have come find out that a heart of…
Child-like wisdom may sound like an ironic juxtaposition, but I have come to better understand some profound truths from my 14-month old son, Graham. Witnessing a brand new life begin and watching an infant turn into a toddler has offered some incredible learning opportunities for me, and my own forward walking in life has been better…
Optimism. It’s a word that I have often cringed at. To me, it means believing in fairy-tales, trusting that someday your daydreams will become reality. At least, this is what I have been inclined to think. I like to think of myself as a “realist”. I just go through life thinking, “Que Sera, Sera. Whatever…
Lately I’ve been swimming more and more to stay in shape. I have learned that as one swims there is one very important thing, a thing which your swimming form plays into very much, a thing which is as important to swimming as it is to our being–breathing. In order to swim, one must balance…
There was a moment where I could just get my bags and leave, wearing my sweaty clothes. So what if we don’t have hot water in our apartment? At least at home I would be able to take a shower by myself. For a moment I just stood there, contemplating the idea of getting…
Several years ago, as I was struggling in a relationship, a friend shared an analogy with me that changed my life forever. I reflect often upon it and hope that in sharing it today, you will find something that speaks to your experience and applies to the walking of your life. When we were young,…
Many deep thinkers have told us through the ages that we reveal who we are by the way we see others. “We see others not as they are, but as WE are.” Many of us do not really believe this (I like to believe it when I think someone is awesome – I shun the…
“Not all paths are marked.” Dear Wanderer, My stomach felt sick as I looked down at the map and then ahead at the unmarked terrain in front of me. I felt an overwhelming feeling of self-doubt pour over me like an powerful waterfall, drowning all of my self-confidence. The previous week I walked…