Day 69 – Rest is Not Weakness
There was a time, in my younger days, when I believed rest was a sign of weakness. I thought taking a break—letting someone see me idle—would make me appear less capable, less determined. I wanted to be seen as the person who was always there, always working, always pushing forward. Rest, to me, was the […]
Day 242 – Wanderin’ Around
I think I have perfected the art of wandering around. There are times when the structure of life, the repetitive nature of tasks, and the constant pressure of performance start to wear me down. The best way I know to overcome that is to go backpacking in the wild with no internet access. Sleeping on […]
Day 161 – Above All, Be Different
Discovery in the Wild I crested a tough climb. The air was thin, and the change in altitude hit me hard. After trudging through a mile or so of switchbacks, I was winded. My pack was uncomfortable, and my water bladder, which I had been pulling from, was now bleeding dry. I rounded a few […]