Day 3,178

Growth:

After all the majesty I’ve witnessed outdoors in the past week this quote really hit the nail on the head.

“We were two tiny humans on top of the world’s most awesome mountain, and the mountain was indifferent.”

Rick Ridgeway, Life Lived Wild – upon reaching the summit of K2

Appreciation:

Walking in the woods really is medicine for the soul. My mind has been free to wander during our hikes over the past week and it has gone in so many different directions. Of course my biggest focuses have been on the beauty all around and the time with my family, but in between has been so much time for my mind to go wherever it feels like going. This has led to thoughts about work, life, vacations, writing, and so many other things. I’m so grateful for the time to set my brain free, I needed it more than I thought!

Presence:

For the first time in my life I finally saw a rattlesnake in real life in the wild! It was basking in the sunshine on the road and I swerved to avoid it. As soon as I realized what it was I put the car in reverse and got a view from a safe distance. So cool to see!

Thanks!!!