by Dortha Hise | Aug 25, 2019 | Business
I have been working through some stuff and getting clarity on some new things I’m doing and while it’s a little scary not to know exactly what’s happening, it’s also incredibly exciting! I was reminded yesterday that my journey is my own, I do...
by Dortha Hise | Aug 24, 2019 | Business
Every morning after my workout, I step under the pull-up bar and I ponder why I challenged myself to this pull-up progression. haha 🤣🦖 Then I remember I love to challenge myself, I appreciate what my body can do and I want to make myself stronger. I...
by Dortha Hise | Aug 23, 2019 | Business
Sure every journey starts with the first step… and most definitely, there’s an “end” in mind… however, it is the journey and experiences along the way that makes it all worthwhile. This photo was taken on day 4 of our recent backpacking...
by Dortha Hise | Aug 22, 2019 | Business
Last week I was working on a website problem and after a bit of digging into the code and trying to figure out how to “fix” what wasn’t working, it occurred to me I could simply move an image in the header to the other side. Problem solved....
by Dortha Hise | Aug 20, 2019 | Business
This morning after barre class at the gym my coach encouraged me to get my pull-up progression activities in. I initially protested stating that being barefoot has been prohibitive in me jumping up and reaching the bar. The coach grabbed a box and said: “Well...
by Dortha Hise | Aug 15, 2019 | Business
“In your pursuit of a better future, remember not to continue chasing your past.” – Dortha Hise I was recently listening to a friend struggle with taking ownership of their past and it sounded like they were using that as an excuse for not achieving...
by Dortha Hise | Aug 13, 2019 | Business
Sometimes I need a fresh perspective to appreciate where I am and how far I have come. Very often on hikes when we reach a ridge with a sprawling view or a peak of a summit when all of a sudden I’m reminded just how small I am in the world and how much more...
by Dortha Hise | Aug 8, 2019 | Business
During my 2-year journey of loss and grief, I found myself feeling as though I’d been “sucker-punched” by my grief. I’d start to feel a little bit better and then BAM, there was that intrusive grief coming out of nowhere… I found myself...
by Dortha Hise | Aug 8, 2019 | Business
Sometimes I wonder why something is happening or has happened. Other times, I find myself going with it. Sometimes I get frustrated. Other times, I brush it off. I can choose to react or I can choose to be mindful and know that I am in control of my emotions....
by Dortha Hise | Aug 6, 2019 | Business
When I spend time in silence and I’m still (tun off all distractions)… and look inside my heart – I find that my true self is awakened. Until I do this, I find myself wandering aimlessly (without purpose perhaps) and relying on others to lead. “Your...
by Dortha Hise | Jul 30, 2019 | Business
I picked up and leafed through the pages of the journal I wrote in after my mom passed away in 2012. The journal felt particularly heavy… I was super curious about what I had written in the early days after my mom passed. And at the same time, I felt a little...
by Dortha Hise | Jul 25, 2019 | Business
My husband Jason and I set a goal to hike to the top of Cloud’s Rest in Yosemite on a Saturday in July. We knew it would be difficult. According to the trail sign, it was 21 miles round trip according to the mileage sign about 1/2 mile into the John Muir/ Mist...
by Dortha Hise | Jul 25, 2019 | Business
During my 2-year journey of grief and loss, I bumped into something I would later term “grief chicken.” It goes something like this: There is this song (actually there are 2, early on though there was only 1), that for whatever reason, always makes me...
by Dortha Hise | Jul 25, 2019 | Business
On a recent backpacking trip with a friend, we completed a 27-mile stretch on the PCT in an area that was pretty exposed (not a lot of shade) and incredibly hot. It was also incredibly gorgeous – wildflowers everywhere, interesting terrain, and spectacular views...
by Dortha Hise | Jul 25, 2019 | Business
On a recent backpacking adventure, after hiking 16.5 miles over about 9.5 hours, we found a spot to call camp for the night. Throughout the day, we would take breaks and I’m always fascinated by the terrain changes around me as we hike. I’m mindful of what...
