A Walk In Nature

Whether it’s around the block, in a park, or off on a multi-day adventure… this quote is so very true for me. “A walk in nature, walks the soul back home.” – Mary Davis When I’m feeling a little ragged from a crazy week or if I have...

What Can I Do

I was listening to a podcast earlier today and the host was talking about looking out for ourselves, taking care of our friends, and also looking out for others around us… And that got me thinking… what is something I can do that makes the world a little...

Do Sharks Complain About Monday?

Do sharks complain about Monday? NO. They are up early, biting stuff, chasing things, being scary and reminding everyone they are a shark. This just made me laugh this morning and I’m approaching Monday like a shark… chomping through my task list, being a...

It’s Not The Load That Breaks You Down

Wednesday Wisdom: This quote is so accurate for a lot of reasons. I have noticed that sometimes if it feels like I “a lot” for me, I take a moment to pray or meditate and get clear… and in those moments, I am able to find a way through or around or...

I Am Pretty Awesome

Think About It Thursday… Do you ever take a minute to realize exactly how friggen amazing you are? I mean it. I was made to be who I am and I’m 100% not like anyone else. God (or your Creator/ Divine Source) gave me a gift that is unique to me and how I...

Beauty Is The Illumination Of Your Soul

You know what’s funny? As I’ve gotten older, I have paid particular attention to things people say to me, and one thing I hear a lot is the word beautiful. It wasn’t until I came across this quote today that it hit me — that’s my soul...

Work On Your Passions

“When you start to do the things that you truly love, it wouldn’t matter whether it is Monday or Friday; you would be so excited to wake up each morning to work on your passions.“ – Edmond Mbiaka I think I will elaborate this quote a bit further to include my...

Feel The Interconnectedness

Your Friendly Hise Hikers Tuesday Tip… In my Facebook group, we were recently having a discussion about considering our spiritual connection while in nature. Someone shared that they love the reminder that they are a teeny piece of God’s puzzle, and that...

Life Is Either a Daring Adventure Or Nothing At All

Wednesday Wisdom: Are You Prepared to Zig when the other Zags or to go left when they go right? I’ve been sharing snippets with you over the last month or so that we have been putting in for various permits for the upcoming hiking season. And today, when I got a...

What in me needs healing?

When I go out on a trek, I tap into my relationship with God and pose a question… something along the lines of “What in me needs healing and where can I find it in nature (or on this journey)?” You know, it seems so simple… and at the same...

At some point

Motivation Monday: the full quote is below because it wouldn’t fit on the image… “At some point in life the world’s beauty becomes enough. You don’t need to photograph, paint or even remember it. It is enough. No record of it needs to be...

A hiker girl’s favorite day

It’s one of my most favorite days… when new hiking boots arrive and I get to wear them. I have lots of plans for you this year, boots! took them out for a little 4-mile trek today… they feel great! These are Altra Peak trail boots and I love them for...

Music washes away

“Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” – Berthold Auerbach I resonate as I feel music very deeply… I came across this quote by and it definitely struck a chord for me. I find that when I’m having a crappy day, I can...

Trail Magic

I love this quote… and in the hiking and backpacking world, this is known as “trail magic.” You find some water cached in the middle of nowhere that someone drove out and left for hikers. It’s an unexpected random BBQ a few miles off the trail...

In an instant someone can be gone

Literally, in an instant, someone can be gone. I just read a post that shared a friend passed away… while I am sad and the world is definitely less bright without them here, I carry their memory in my heart. This quote spoke specifically to how I’m feeling...
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