by Dortha Hise | Oct 27, 2022 | Business
Motivation Monday: The Best Views And The Challenging Climb. In the post I shared yesterday, we hiked Shirley Canyon… on the opposite side of that canyon is a place called the Granite Chief Trail… both trails are gorgeous. Both trails are a butt-kicker....
by Dortha Hise | Oct 27, 2022 | Business
Think About It Thursday: The Power Of Patience. I’ve recently been reflecting on trips we took this year. In that reconciliation and reflection, I have also noticed healing. And in that healing, I have noticed things like feeling calmer, being more patient, etc....
by Dortha Hise | Oct 27, 2022 | Business
Wednesday Wisdom: Lessons From Youth I’ve had a goal of wanting to make sourdough bread for a loooong time. I have fond memories of my mom making bread and cinnamon rolls when I was a kid. I also remember my great grandma baking rolls and other bread-like...
by Dortha Hise | Oct 27, 2022 | Business
Your Friendly Hise Hikers Tuesday Tip: Do More Of What Makes Your Soul Happy. Upon reflecting on our recent backpacking trip and what could have been deemed a “failed trip,” I love looking at the lessons we learned… the “what we know now”...
by Dortha Hise | Oct 27, 2022 | Business
Think About It Thursday: Look For The Lessons. We recently returned from our final backpacking trip of the season. Every trek and adventure is different. This adventure was spectacularly gorgeous. We started at 10,000 feet and climbed to around 11,200 feet at...
by Dortha Hise | Oct 27, 2022 | Business
Think About It Thursday: Lead With Kindness… Because… Bear Poop. On a recent trek at the lake, we saw 2 small piles of what we believe was bear poop. One pile next to horse poop, and another a little further down the trail by itself. Thanks to a pretty...
by Dortha Hise | Oct 27, 2022 | Business
Wednesday Wisdom: Allow Yourself Joy. Sometimes it is the little things. I’ve been hearing from others that all of the things are weighing heavily right now. Here are some ways I allow myself joy… A text or message exchange with a friend. Bonus if it...
by Dortha Hise | Oct 27, 2022 | Business
Your Friendly Hise Hikers Tuesday Tip: Make A Plan, Share The Plan, And Stick To The Plan… Every trip we go on, there are generally between 4 and 12 people that know our detailed itinerary. That may seem like excess… however, the safety officer in me...
by Dortha Hise | Sep 23, 2022 | Business
Think About It Thursday: Sometimes You Have To Confront That Grief… “Grief Chicken” Style. I’ve had several conversations over the past few days that have weighed heavily on my heart. Without disclosing information that is not mine to share, I...
by Dortha Hise | Sep 23, 2022 | Business
Wednesday Wisdom: Appreciate Everything. I have had a bumpy past few months… can you relate? Today, while writing in my gratitude journal, I was overcome with the feeling of appreciation for EVERYthing. Even the shitty things that were challenging or that I...
by Dortha Hise | Sep 23, 2022 | Business
Your Friendly Hise Hikers Tuesday Tip: All Of The Things Are The Little Things In Nature. This was the view from the edge of our first night’s camp a few weeks ago at a beautiful little lake called Rosalie Lake, along the John Muir Trail. Earlier in the...
by Dortha Hise | Sep 23, 2022 | Business
Motivation Monday: Leave The Past In The Past. I recently shared my story… and one of the things that I noticed was recurring past emotions showing up. Things like jealousy and resentment, feelings of unworthiness, to name a few. Here’s the thing: I had to...
by Dortha Hise | Sep 23, 2022 | Business
Think About It Thursday: Inspired By The Light. I caught this view at the most opportune time this morning. I had been watching the light slowly come over the ridge of the mountain and I thought to be inspired by the light… The sunlight slowly creeping up and...
by Dortha Hise | Sep 23, 2022 | Business
Wednesday Wisdom: The Stillness In Nature Continues To Beckon. Some healing and lessons received during or after a backpacking trip can be long-lasting. This one has been an interesting one for sure. We are traveling yesterday and today for Jason’s work and...
by Dortha Hise | Sep 23, 2022 | Business
Motivation Monday: Your Expectations Of Yourself… Not sure who needs this reminder right now… it’s ok to change your expectations of yourself. Here are some ways I remind myself of this: Be gentle with myself. Be kind to myself. I’m doing the...