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Havasu Falls, Two Days in Paradise
Havasu Falls – Two Days in Paradise The beautiful spring came; and when Nature resumes her loveliness, the human soul is apt to revive also. ~ Harriet Ann Jacobs It was time for an adventure and the one I had … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, backpacking, camping, grand canyon, happiness, havasu falls, hiking, paradise, travel
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Himalayan Travelogue – The Whole Thing!
Himalayan Travelogue – The Whole Thing! Faeries, come take me out of this dull world, For I would ride with you upon the wind, Run on the top of the dishevelled tide, And dance upon the mountains like a flame. … Continue reading
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Tagged backpacking, blog, everest, happiness, hiking, himalaya, life, nepal, trekking, writing
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Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: Learning Acceptance
Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: Learning Acceptance The first step toward change is awareness. The second step is acceptance. ~ Nathaniel Branden When you set out to do a long-distance thru-hike on the Appalachian Trail you know a few things in … Continue reading
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Tagged acceptance, adventure, appalachian trail, backpacking, happiness, hiking, serenity
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Happiness is the Desert
The next couple of weeks are all about getting ready for the AT both mentally and physically. Physically I’m on my way, mentally, I need to keep slowing down, keep easing off of the throttle, becoming less dependent on normal everyday life in anticipation of a simpler new normal. Not an easy new normal, but certainly a simpler one, perhaps a better one. Hopefully you’ll find some time during the holiday madness to simplify, relax and find a new normal for yourself, and have a happy day my friends ~ Rev Kane Continue reading
Happiness & Natural Quiet
Happiness & Natural Quiet A moment of silence is not inherently religious ~ Sandra Day O’Connor Today I want to talk about quiet which in itself sounds a bit contradictory. The other night I was at a meeting and the … Continue reading
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Tagged appalachian trail, backpacking, bryce, happiness, hiking, national park, natural quiet, nature, outdoors, silence
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Happiness is Giving: Gear Forward
Happiness is Giving: Gear Forward Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love. ~ Lao Tzu So today I want to draw your attention to an organization near and dear to my heart, … Continue reading
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Tagged altruism, backpacking, boyscouts, girlscouts, happiness, helping, hiking, kids, outdoors
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Happiness on the Road: Anza-Borrego State Park
Happiness on the Road: Anza-Borrego State Park “It’s the oasis,” said the camel driver. “Well, why don’t we go there right now?” the boy asked. “Because we have to sleep.” ~ Paulo Coehlo, The Alchemist As many of you know … Continue reading
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Tagged anza borrego, backpacking, desert, happiness, hiking, oasis, photography, road trip
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Happiness is Being Accidentally Hip!
Happiness is Being Accidentally Hip! So I’ve never been someone who has been particularly hip. There is a reason for this, I have never particularly cared to be all that hip. To me, fashion and the vagaries and whims of … Continue reading
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Tagged backpacking, cool, happiness, hiking, hip, hipster, popular, trekking, trendy, walk in the woods, wild
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The Importance of Community
The Importance of Community The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members. ~ Coretta Scott King There are times when we all feel alone, times when we feel like no one cares … Continue reading
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Tagged appalachian trail, backpacking, be happy, community, happiness, hiking, hope, PCT, positivity
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Happiness, Mindfulness & Decisions
Happiness, Mindfulness & Decisions Make bold choices and make mistakes. It’s all those things that add up to the person you become. ~ Angelina Jolie It’s been a confusing couple of weeks for me, of course it’s also been an … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, backpacking, camera, everest, happiness, havasu falls, hiking, mindful, photography
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