When fighting the monsters within your own life, you must be careful that the darkness does not consume you. What begins as a fight against the darkness can slowly become something else. A desire to overcome evil can quietly transform into anger—and if left unchecked, that anger can lead you into darkness. – Original Reflection, TravisContinue reading “The Edge of the Abyss”
Author Archives: Mr.Fish
Eye of the Storm
How you conduct yourself in the storm reveals who you truly are. Your character is defined not by calm waters, but by how you choose to navigate the chaos. It shows how you will confront, endure, and move through life itself. – Original reflection, Travis Fishburn How you handle yourself in the storm is notContinue reading “Eye of the Storm”
Society’s Expectations
Perhaps society’s expectations about how you should live have shaped your thinking in ways that created the chaos you now experience. Reexamining what your life truly needs to look like — on your terms — may begin to quiet that disorder. A shift in perspective, along with accepting reality as it is rather than howContinue reading “Society’s Expectations”
The Tragedy of Life
Life has a subtle way of accumulating unfinished business. Dreams once vividly imagined begin to fade. Goals are postponed until they quietly dissolve. Careers we once envisioned take different turns. The love we never fought for becomes a memory. Apologies remain unspoken. Regrets settle into the background of our lives like sediment. Unforgiveness lingers quietlyContinue reading “The Tragedy of Life”
The Echos
What We Don’t Do Echoes in Eternity Most people believe that what we do in this life defines our legacy. I used to believe that too. After all, Gladiator’s Maximus Decimus Meridius says: “What we do in life echoes in eternity.” But lately, I’ve begun to see it from another angle. What if it’s notContinue reading “The Echos”
The Power of Choice: The Butterfly and the Tsunami
A butterfly flaps its wings, and a tsunami forms on the other side of the world. What if we are both the butterfly and the tsunami in our own lives? Small changes in the initial state of a system can lead to vastly different outcomes over time. This phenomenon, known as the butterfly effect, suggestsContinue reading “The Power of Choice: The Butterfly and the Tsunami”
Defining Mental Health
Despite growing awareness, the stigma surrounding mental health and persistent communication gaps make it challenging for many to understand what it means to be mentally healthy. Additionally, some individuals may not even recognize the factors influencing their mental health. Educating individuals and fostering discussions about mental health in both personal and professional spheres are crucialContinue reading “Defining Mental Health”
Viva la Peru
Gazing through the windows, majestic mountains surround me on either side. The forceful winds sway our plane, akin to a tiny boat navigating the tumultuous sea waves. Cusco airport boasts a reputation as one of the most challenging to land at globally. Finally, we make a triumphant landing, marking the commencement of our thrilling adventure. Continue reading “Viva la Peru”
Tribe of 2023
Tribe of 2023 First and foremost, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to you. Thank you for your remarkable courage in not only applying but also following through on your commitment. It is disheartening to observe that many veterans opt for a different, unchangeable path. However, you have chosen to confront your inner demons and ascendContinue reading “Tribe of 2023”
R&R
Rethink and Redefine. A 7-step guide to reinventing your life. The journey to attain a deeper form of happiness requires an unflinching look into the face of a reality where all life is seen. One must dive deep into their soul and every aspect of their lives and find the rotten parts and expose themContinue reading “R&R”
Heroes & Horses pt.1
On the eve of class 1 season 1 for me, class 8 season 6 for Heroes and Horses everything is quiet, wet, and overcast on the ranch. Cabins have been built, the chow hall is cleaned, organized, and ready. We have a brand new sauna heater and a cold plunge ready for freezing fresh waterContinue reading “Heroes & Horses pt.1”
Montana
As a child, I grew up in Australia on a ranch… My father was a professional horse trainer, and I was a horse stuntman in the making. I grew up peeing on electric fences, licking salt licks, and getting chased by calves. Pretty sure I was going to be a cowboy when I grew up.Continue reading “Montana”
Time
“Every day think as you wake up, today I am fortunate to be alive, I have a precious human life, I am not going to waste it.” – Dalai Lama. “Your life is a firefly blink in a night.” – Eric Jorgenson. Time is a constant. It is constantly being depleted from your life. EveryContinue reading “Time”
Purpose
“The proper function of man is to live, not to exist. I shall not waste my days trying to prolong them. I shall use my time” – Jack London “Not how long, but how well you have lived is the main thing.” — Seneca. I knew my life’s purpose when I was 12 years old. IContinue reading “Purpose”
7th Heaven P.2
Part 2. In Part 1, we will discuss Mindfulness, Gratefulness, and Adversity. Part 2 will cover Physical Health, Generosity, Relationships, and our Life Inventory. PHYSICAL HEALTH My fitness has undoubtedly given me opportunities that I would otherwise never have had. It has been the backbone of my success in many areas of my life. IContinue reading “7th Heaven P.2”
7th Heaven
…a lifelong journey. PART 1. I believe that the purpose of life is to be happy. – Dalai Lama After having 7th Heaven proofread I realized, and my reader realized it was pretty long, too long for one sitting. In thinking of my readers and supporters, I have decided to make it a two-part readContinue reading “7th Heaven”
CDT- reflections.
3 + months is a long time to hike. Many people ask me if I think a lot on the trail. I would only go down one or two levels, not all the way to the basement. For reference I have seven levels of thoughts plus the basement. On trail though I found myself onlyContinue reading “CDT- reflections.”
CDT-Colorado
Cumbress Pass: May 11, 2022: 9:20 am “Colorado will kick your ass, you just have to show up” – Mr.Britton Mountains and tress, what do my eyes see? A welcomed sight and nice changefrom the desert atmosphere. That welcoming feeling quickly came to an end afteronly going a few miles in several hours. The snow-coveredContinue reading “CDT-Colorado”
CDT-New Mexico
Day 1: April 19th 9:57am – Crazy Cook Monument It was still dark out when I showed up to the pickup location for thru hikers needing rides to the Southern Terminus. We had a long, bumpy, and dusty three-hour drive to the starting point, Crazy Cook Monument. We left Lordsburg around 6:09am heading south finallyContinue reading “CDT-New Mexico”
Easter + CDT 2.0
Happy Easter! Coming on the heels of my last blog Mexico, Drugs, & Jesus you should know by now I have come back to my faith as a Christian. I’m not where I want to be and have a lot of work to do. But through God’s grace and the love of Jesus I canContinue reading “Easter + CDT 2.0”
Fishtales 