Tag: inspiration
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Quit is not in this trekker’s vocabulary
What takes 13 pairs of shoes, 6,000 calories day, 252 days while losing 25 pounds? Check this out.
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Arches’ grandeur thrives superlatively
Violent forces lasting millions of years have produced one of the most peaceful and inspiring sites on Earth, Arches National Park in Utah. We knew that small parking lots at trail heads fill up quickly on busy days so we left early this morning, thinking a Monday would be a good bet. It worked. Formed…
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Inspiration, and perhaps a kick in the …
This list rang home more than any other we have seen recently.
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Forge your own path to happiness
Happiness was a much discussed topic leading up to our recent move north. Leaving the life we knew to start over in a new city was exciting, but would we be happy? While scrolling through the news the other day, I stumbled upon this article – Ten Things Happy People Understand. Although I consider…
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Shall we go for a walk?
Reg and I have asked this question of each other many times since we first met. Over the years we've walked miles and miles together. The arrival of our three boys didn't slow us down. We once bribed them, one chocolate M & M at a time, encouraging their little preschool legs to complete the…
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Here’s a big dose of motivation!
Is the cup half full or half empty? Or, is it overflowing with joy? Well, for this kid, happiness is a way of life. http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=X7ymriMhoj0 I have been fortunate to know some people like this. In a way, this reminds me of my amazing, late friends Ron and Craig. Their attitudes are still alive, with…
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Life’s path redirected by chance meeting
Much like a well-worn trail, life provides a beautiful journey of highs and lows. We smile easily from the mountaintop where possibilities seem endless. It is when we gaze up from below, unsure where our path will lead, that our optimisim is challenged. We met James and Gitta while hiking the…
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Running for life
When passions collide, the results can be inspirational. I know this is true because I've watched my friend Sharman prove it; mile after mile, running half marathons to raise funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Sharman and I met as co-workers and quickly became friends. When she moved back to Southern California she…
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