In the morning she rises Earth's precious daughter To spectacular prizes Fire on water
Tag: Nature
Why do you run?
Two years ago you would not recognize me. I weighed approximately 400 lbs. I was happy and content. A content life is a dangerous life. The world we live in is turbulent, harsh, and beautiful. Eventually the storm of life will rain on each of us. In the words of Anne of Green Gables, “It's been my experience …
Canyons of Life
The southern half of Utah is one of the most unique places on earth. Most eyes see the desert as empty and barron. However, those who brave the sun and heat discover the majesty of the desert is unmatched. You look accross a seemingly flat landscape, hidden less than a mile from your view cracks …
Words under rocks
Here is a poem I wrote the other day while hiking. Mazes never cease Trees whisper Light penetrates my soul Intelligence illuminates my mind Rungs of experience Rope of pain Slowly build the ladder of life Climbing her stones Proudly stand, and look Labyrinth walls descend below Fingers reach toward heaven Pinch the lip …
Little things
Remember the little things. Often I focus only on the big picture. When this happens to me I remind myself to stop and look at the little guys. If you stop and look at the little things around you the big things that often overwhelm us will fade out. We will remember that there are so many …
Zion Canyons
Canyon walls wind and ascend with every footstep. Look up, a glimmer of light seeps through the crack in the sky. Few eyes get the chance to scan these walls. A special aura flows through these small slots. Pink swirling dust floats by filling our souls and beckoning us to return again and again. If you …
Seeds of life
All of us have potential to be great. We can accomplish anything. Many of us have seen amazing trees at some point in our lives. For me trees inspire awe. Next time you see a giant redwood, a mighty oak, or a spreading willow stop and think about how it attained its magnificent stature. Today I would …
Patience – Lessons from Fishing
Last week I drove up the canyon seeking to scratch an itch. The warm weather has been making me want to get out and fish. The river was rather productive last week. Pristine pools glittered with the sunlight. I stepped into the river sending waves rolling across the pools. Hoping I didn't scare the fish I cast my …
Spring into adventure
Crisp air licks my skin. Smells of melting snow and wet dirt permeates fill my lungs. It's so nice to be able to get out and enjoy early spring weather. I have been anxiously waiting spring. The warm weather gets me excited. I don't know about you but when winter is particularly long or cold I …
New Year, New Goals, New Adventures!
2015 was an incredible year of change. Reflecting on who I was at the beginning of 2015 and who I am now entering into 2016 is a major wow! I lost 160 lbs, hiked more than 500 miles, and biked over 100 miles. I finished my first sprint triathlon, became a morning person, stopped playing video games, and …
Walk to Victory 