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Morning Affirmation~ “I believe in myself.”
Many prosperous people will tell you that self-sabotage is often the most difficult hurdle on the road to success. Many thru-hikers and mountain climbers will also tell you the same thing. Often, it isn’t the trail that is difficult, but negative self-talk, that is the biggest obstacle. “It is not the mountain we conquer, but […]
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Wholistic Living: Whole vs Processed vs Refined
Did you know that the World Obesity Atlas estimates that 1 billion people will be obese by the year 2030? This is happening as our world is bombarded with the western style Standard American Diet (yes that spells SAD!) The SAD diet is filled with refined sugar, junk food and fast food, disguised as real […]
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Morning Affirmation~”I choose to be happy.”
Life is never easy, and choosing to be happy, when the world seems to be falling apart, feels impossible. Just look in the mirror and say “I choose to be happy.” This will help, even if you don’t believe it. Saying it whenever you feel down or frustrated will help. It’s a reminder that life […]
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I am at home among the trees.
I saw this post on Facebook tonight wanted had to share with you. This is definitely true for me. I always feel such peace and serenity in the forest. It feels like home, like I belong there. I guess that’s why I like hiking so much.
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Be Unshakable: Wisdom of a Yogi
“…Any seeker of God can enlarge the caliber of his consciousness to omniscience to receive within himself the Universal Intelligence of God.” Paramahansa Yogananda On January 5, 1893, Mukunda Lal Ghosh was born in Gorakhpur, India. Later in his life, his name would change to Paramahansa Yogananda, as he grew from student to teacher and […]
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Morning Affirmation~ “I listen to my body and hear what it needs to be healthy”
Today’s morning affirmation is important: “I listen to my body and hear what it needs to be healthy.” Your body will always tell you what it needs. Often you crave foods high in vitamins and minerals in which you are deficient. Remember: Refined foods will ROB your body of the very nutrients you need to […]
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Could Thru-Hiking be bad for your health? ~ Backpacker.com
As the old saying goes… “You can’t exercise your way out of a bad diet.” This article, from Backpacking.com, discusses Tom Heinbockel, who hiked the 2653 mile Pacific Crest Trail in 2019. He decided to track his health before and after the hike. What they found surprised them. (But not me! 😁) You see, Heinbockel […]
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Morning Affirmation: “Every day I am alive is a gift.”
What better way to start the day than to be grateful for being alive. Gratitude can increase happiness, enhance positive emotions, and improve self-esteem. It has also been shown that: “Regular gratitude journaling has been shown to result in 5% to 15% increases in optimism” Positive Psychology
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How to Start Hiking: Tips for Beginners — Vancouver Trails
If you are serious about hiking, this article from Vancouver Trails is a great place to begin, if you’re a newbie and a great reminder for you experts. Tips for beginners looking to start hiking on the trails near Vancouver. How to Start Hiking: Tips for Beginners — Vancouver Trails
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Daily Affirmation~ I believe everything is unfolding as it was meant to be.
I truly believe that there is a reason for every situation and every person you meet. If I didn’t believe that, I wouldn’t be sane today. There is a saying Every book you pick up has its own lesson or lessons, and quite often the bad books have more to teach than the good books. […]
