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Appalachian Trail Happiness: What A Difference A Year Makes
Appalachian Trail Happiness: What A Difference A Year Makes Arriving at one goal is the starting to another ~ John Dewey So last year at this time I was in my first week on the Appalachian Trail. It was an … Continue reading
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Tagged appalachian trail, AT, AT2016, backcountry, backpacking, friends, happiness, hiking, looking back, walking
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Appalachian Trail Happiness: The Book
Appalachian Trail Happiness: The Book So as readers of this blog are aware I completed 1000 miles on the AT last year before a knee injury ended my adventure. One of my primary goals in attempting to do a thru-hike … Continue reading
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Tagged appalachian trail, AT, backpacking, happiness, hiking, springer mountain
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Why I’m Happy Right Now!
Why I’m Happy Right Now! The best way to pay for a lovely moment is to enjoy it ~ Richard Bach I’m having a little trouble tonight coming up with my Sunday night post. This is the one night of … Continue reading
Posted in How to be happy, personal happiness
Tagged appalachian trail, bucket list, children, family, granny, happiness, life, love, positivity
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Thank You Dear Readers!
Thank You Dear Readers! Our primary purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them. ~ Dalai Lama It has been a happy and wonderful year! For me personally I … Continue reading
Posted in Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness, Holiday Happiness, personal happiness
Tagged appalachian trail, best of, happiness, holidays, new year, positivity, stress, success, worry, year end
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Our Best Happiness Posts of the Year – 2015
Our Best Happiness Posts of the Year – 2015 Everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you’re climbing it. ~ Andy Rooney It has been a great year for the … Continue reading
Posted in Random Happiness
Tagged adventure, appalachian trail, happiness, langston hughes, Northern lights, poetry, polar bears, van gogh
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Appalachian Trail Happiness: Gear Lists
Appalachian Trail Happiness: Gear Lists Returning home is the most difficult part of long-distance hiking; You have grown outside the puzzle and your piece no longer fits. ~ Cindy Ross There is a ton of preparation that goes into most … Continue reading
Appalachian Trail Happiness: Change can be a good thing
Appalachian Trail Happiness: Change can be a good thing As many of you know I hiked 1000 miles on the Appalachian Trail this summer. A long trip like that is bound to create some change in you personally. On the … Continue reading
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Tagged appalachian trail, backpacking, contemplation, friendship, happiness, hiking, introspection, mindfulness
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Appalachian Trail Happiness: Precious Moments – Part 3
Appalachian Trail Happiness: Precious Moments – Part 3 The other night I posted the first part of this blog, Appalachian Trail Happiness: Precious Moments – Part 1 Last night I posted the second part, Appalachian Trail Happiness: Precious Moments – … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, appalachian trail, backpacking, family, friends, happiness, hiking, life, quotes
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Appalachian Trail Happiness: Post Trail Depression
Appalachian Trail Happiness: Post Trail Depression You and I will meet again, When we’re least expecting it, One day in some far off place, I will recognize your face, I won’t say goodbye my friend, For you and I will … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, altruism, appalachian trail, burning man, community, depression, gratitude, happiness, positivity
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Appalachian Trail Happiness: 1000 miles and done
Appalachian Trail Happiness: 1000 miles and done I’ve learned that fear limits you and your vision. It serves as blinders to what may be just a few steps down the road for you. The journey is valuable, but believing in … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, appalachian trail, backpacking, family, happiness, hiking, life, nature, positivity, travel
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