Dear Anger, I woke up to the pink haze of the sunrise peeking over the mountains. A fresh breath entered my lungs as I soaked up the pure beauty of a new day. I sat halfway in my sleeping bag, nestled tightly in my sweatshirt. Everyone else was still asleep as I enjoyed the…
Author: Strength Against the Wind
Dear Heart-Letters from the Trail
Dear Heart, This week was one of the toughest weeks I have had thus far on the trail. I started out this week on the trail with a heart at war. Usually when people think of war they think of irritation, anger, or annoyance. Yet, I have come find out that a heart of…
Nude
There was a moment where I could just get my bags and leave, wearing my sweaty clothes. So what if we don’t have hot water in our apartment? At least at home I would be able to take a shower by myself. For a moment I just stood there, contemplating the idea of getting…
Not All Paths Are Marked | Letters From the Trail
“Not all paths are marked.” Dear Wanderer, My stomach felt sick as I looked down at the map and then ahead at the unmarked terrain in front of me. I felt an overwhelming feeling of self-doubt pour over me like an powerful waterfall, drowning all of my self-confidence. The previous week I walked…
Addicted to Running Away | Letters From the Trail
Dear Mom, It’s only been a week since I have been here at ANASAZI. I have chosen to do this not for myself, but to help others. Through this process of learning how to guide the YoungWalkers, I myself, have learned. Never have I really let myself process my childhood, and would rather cope…
Be an Artist, Right Now!!!
I loved watching and listening to Young-Ha Kim’s advice in this video. I lived in South Korea for a year in 2010 and it was an amazing experience. I think that Young-Ha Kim’s guidance is something we should all take to heart and try to use in our daily lives. When we are able to…
“Think of Me”
When I first thought about this topic to write on, I felt a little overwhelmed and inadequate to write something that I know so little about. I thought about the idea of putting our Creator first. I am a pretty stubborn and independent person. Just to give you a few examples: I broke my foot…
Monsters
It’s 2 a.m. and little Sally runs to her parents’ room exclaiming that there is a monster under her bed. “Momma! Papa! There is a monster under my bed!” Grunting, her father shuffles down the hallway toward her room. Sally follows close behind, holding tightly to the back of his shirt. He reaches for…
Split the Weight. Share the Burden.
Mile five. Elevation 6,400 ft. After, 1000 foot elevation change it’s here that I look up and see her struggle. Her backpack is at least thirty pounds heavier than mine. I guess the reason I didn’t notice before is, at the beginning of this journey our burdens seemed light. As our adventure pressed…