Reflections on Home and Tribe – August 27, 2017
We are all travelers on this journey of life. May we feel the blessings of tribal magic, and may our home fires burn bright.
Kindred Spirits – August 13, 2017
Nestled into the dunes of a nature preserve on a remote stretch of beach on the coast of North Carolina stands a solitary mailbox. The “Kindred Spirit” mailbox has lived on a remote stretch called Bird Island for more than 35 years.
Beginnings – July 30, 2017
Every beginning has the potential to be terrifying. Whether it’s a first date or a first day at a new job, we adults have an unfortunate tendency to allow ourselves to become anxious over all the uncertainty. Imagine if we still approached life with the unabashed fervor of a 6-year-old. Imagine how…
Summer Camp For The Kid In All Of Us – July 16, 2017
When you are 8, heading to Camp might be a leap of faith (or a push of faith, thanks to your well-meaning parents). When you are 10 and 11 and 12, it becomes easier to wave goodbye from the camp bus window because you’re a “seasoned” camper, returning to…
Maps – July 2, 2017
Whether you’re in a new place working a seasonal job or at home where you’ve lived your whole life, there are places near you that you’ve never set foot on before. Pick up a map, study it, envision the possibilities that lay before you, and then go claim them.
When It’s Gone – June, 19, 2017
You’ll never miss the water
until the well runs dry.
You’ll never miss the bacon
until there’s none to fry.
You’ll never miss the money
until every cent is spent,
and you can’t collect a penny
from those to whom you’ve lent.
The Leaping Season – June 4, 2017
Leaping is always scary. Each time, we open ourselves up to failure or embarrassment or rejection, and we probably endure some scratches, bruises, and burns – but great things lie right on the other side of those flaming fear hoops.
Rediscover the Stars – May 21, 2017
Summer is upon us; it’s time to get outside and enjoy all nature has to offer, and there’s just no better way to do that than spending a couple days and nights outside and disconnected from all the trappings of the work week.
Frame Your Vision – May 7, 2017
Go out into the world and see and be. This can be as easy as taking a walk into your own yard, or city, or trail system, or as big as a grand adventure to a land you haven’t met face to face yet. It doesn’t take expensive equipment…