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”
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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”
Mexico, Drugs, & Jesus
I’ve been to the spirit world. This is my story. I went to Mexico to do some drugs. This was a journey for deeper self-discovery, this was a journey to find something, this was a journey that changed everything. Never in my life would I have thought I would do any kind of drug likeContinue reading “Mexico, Drugs, & Jesus”
Fallout
fall·out /ˈfôlˌout/ The adverse side-affects or results of a situation. Toxic Relationships At one point or another we will all experience fallout from a relationship. It could be from family members, co-workers, romantic/dating relationships, besties or just friends. On this episode of Fishtales we shall dive deep into romantic/dating toxic relationships and the fallout fromContinue reading “Fallout”
Dragonfly
2020 – the year of the dragonfly In almost every part of the world, the dragonfly symbolizes change, transformation, adaptability, and self-realization. For the past three years, I have been fortunate enough to be able to take a week(ish) long white-water rafting trip with some friends, and some strangers. Some of those strangers I’m proudContinue reading “Dragonfly”
Suicide
You are not alone. I wanted to write about suicide as part of a series along with my mindset and therapy articles. I feel they go hand in hand and are all equally important. It’s a sensitive subject, but it needs to be addressed. I realize talking about suicide is difficult and awkward at timesContinue reading “Suicide”
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