Be Yourself

Your Friendly Hise Hikers Tuesday Tip: Be Yourself. While out hiking with some family this week… one of them noted how they liked that I put my foot into the photo of the spine we discovered. I explained that I did it for perspective… so that later, I...

I Can Do Anything

Motivation and Monday: I Can Do Anything! A long, long time ago on a backpacking trip along the Pacific Crest Trail – somewhere in Northern California… while taking photos of a pristine alpine lake, I heard this whisper in my soul about creating a card...

Be In The Being

Wednesday Wisdom: It’s Ok To Be In The Being Lately, I have found myself feeling stressed or annoyed if I miss my hourly “step count” from my FitBit. It buzzes at 10 minutes before the top of the hour and lets me know how many steps I have to go to...

Slow Down

Friday Fun: Take Time To Slooooow It Down. For the past several weeks, Jason and I have been training… we do a 5-mile loop on a trail near our home and when we get back, I always make it a point to take a few moments to stretch and then I lay back on our...

Default Noise

Think about it Thursday: What Are You Listening To? I was listening to an audiobook on a drive and the author said something about we need to ‘Cast Away The Default Noise’ and it struck me deeply. I started thinking about all of the shit we hear and...

The Stirrings Of Joy

Wednesday Wisdom: Notice The Stirrings Of Joy. You know how there are things you do that don’t seem to take any effort at all? The place where you feel in the flow of things and completely at ease? For me, it’s when I’m in nature… hiking,...

Believe In Yourself

Your Friendly Hise Hikers Tuesday Tip: Build Yourself Up After Being Broken; Believe In Yourself & Nothing Else Matters. Some days on the trail are just a SLOG. Short or long mileage, climb or flat terrain… some days the miles just don’t come easy. At...

Strength and Courage

Motivation Monday: Gather Strength Throughout The Day. I came across this quote and it was a very powerful reminder for me. Perhaps it’s my affinity for nature, perhaps it’s just the kind of day I’ve had today… either way, I’m loving...

Show Up & Do Your Best

Think about it Thursday: Show Up. Do Your Best. Inspire those around you. You know how sometimes people will tell you that you inspire them… even though you don’t realize how? I’ve recently received some messages sharing that I was an inspiration to...

Power In Possibility

Wednesday Wisdom: Power In Possibility… After being part of a team that was rejected for a really big project, I got to thinking… what if I consider the disappointment I’m feeling right now as the catalyst for the beautiful space that will usher in...

Full-Spectrum Repercussions

Your Friendly Hise Hikers Tuesday Tip: Consider The Full-Spectrum Repercussions. On a recent impromptu trip through the mountains, we spent some time skipping rocks at Caples Lake. As we giggled and leaned into the moment and embraced the silliness of our childhood, I...

Creativity Requires Courage

Motivation Monday: Let Go Of Certainty… Wait… say what now? Hear me out… I came across this quote and it resonated so deeply for me. “Creativity requires the courage to let go of certainty.” – Erich Fromm Over the past few months,...

Be Sensitive

Think about it Thursday: Be Sensitive To The Depths Of Your Soul. We recently watched (and, ok, were enamored with) The Toughest Race in the World – Eco-Challenge: Fiji. Essentially it’s a 400+ mile race through varying terrain, including swimming,...

Note Of Your Surroundings

Your Friendly Hise Hikers Tuesday Tip: Be Mindful Of Your Surroundings. A few years ago on a section hike on the Pacific Crest Trail, we were cruising along and started seeing some signs of what definitely looked like mining activity in the vicinity. Sure enough, like...

Motivation Inspiration

Motivation Monday: Do More Of What Inspires Or Motivates You… Something I’ve been noticing the past few months is that this passion project I’ve been sharing with you is certainly something that lights a fire in my belly and I’m motivated and...
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