Death Is Nothing

Think about it Thursday… always tell people you love them. Earlier today, I noticed someone walking the dog of a neighbor. I recognized the dog straight away (yes, partly because I’m totally a dog person – lol) and partly because I *didn’t*...

Embrace Failure

Wellness Wednesday: it’s ok to fail…. that’s when it’s time to pivot! I can definitely say that when I have failed at something, I evaluate it and look for the lessons and the guidance to course correct and attempt a new course. How are you...

Destination Is Never A Place

Your Friendly Hise Hikers Tuesday Tip… One of our favorite things on a hike with a climb is the change of perspective and vantage points we gain. It is fun to see things in relation to what we know from the ground-level perspective. When is the last time you...

It’s Not The End

Wellness Wednesday: I was chatting with a friend who shared they were going through all kinds of stuff and as I held the space for them to share, I was reminded of this John Lenon quote, “Everything will be okay in the end. If it’s not okay, it’s not...

The Climb

Think about it Thursday… sometimes when I feel I have the weight of the world on my shoulders, I take a few minutes to stand barefoot in the grass in our yard, or if I can, get out to the lake and be one with nature and I’m reminded that I might be...

Journey of Mindfulness

Mindfulness Monday… switching things up a little bit and focusing on mindfulness. Will you join me? “Mindfulness: Paying attention to the present moment with intention, while letting go of judgment, as if your life depends on it.” – Dr. Jon...

Stay on the Beaten Path

Your Friendly Hise Hikers Tuesday Tip… Stay ON the Beaten Path… Sure, we’re a “take the path less traveled kind of people – however, we like to ensure there is a trail or path there to take… just maybe one that is less popular than...

Priority in Life

Wellness Wednesday: Do you feel selfish when you take time (or make time) for your self-care? Self-care isn’t selfish! I used to feel that way, too. Now I realize that taking time for myself allows me to be there more fully for others. Kind of like the flight...

Onrush of Scenery

Mindfulness Monday – Stop right now and take a deep breath. Let it out nice and slow. On our trek back to the parking lot after our mountaineering class on Saturday, I looked up and caught this magnificent view of Mt. Shasta. I was overwhelmed with a sense of...

Life is About Destination

Your friendly Hise Hikers Tuesday Tip: Training is the next evolution in upping our game… Whether on the trail or otherwise, training is how to take the game to the next level. Last weekend, in our mountaineering training we were stepping up our snow safety...

Always Be The Magic

Your Friendly Hise Hikers Tuesday Tip… Always be the magic! You never know who you might run into on the trail that you offer support to… whether it’s giving them a map, sharing a water report, telling them about conditions ahead, exchanging a coffee...

Process is the Reward

Motivation Monday: Be tenacious. This quote by Amelia Earhart spoke deeply to my soul today: “The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity. The fears are paper tigers. You can do anything you decide to do. You can act to change...

Adapt What Is Useful

Motivation Monday: When plans change, do I freak out or roll with it? Roll with it! This quote speaks to this specifically: Adapt what is useful, reject what is useless, and add what is specifically your own. – Bruce Lee Our hiking plans for Mt. Shasta this...

Planning Is Everything

Your friendly Hise Hikers Tuesday Tip: Planning is everything! The simplicity and depth of this quote spoke to me: “Plans are nothing; planning is everything.” – Dwight D. Eisenhower Having a plan is one thing, right? The actual planning process to...

Savor Your Uniqueness

Think about it Thursday… Do you ever think about just how much of a beautiful, bada$$, amazing, spectacular you are? I came across this quote – and because it’s in terms of food… it definitely called to me. In case you didn’t know, in...
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