MONDAY MOTIVATION MOMENT: How Finding Stillness in Nature Can Bring You Clarity and Peace
In a world that constantly urges us to rush, nature teaches us the beauty of stillness. This week’s Monday Motivation Minute explores how pausing to connect with nature—whether by a quiet shore or in your own backyard—can bring clarity and peace to your life. Discover simple ways to create moments of stillness, reflect on what truly matters, and step into the week grounded and refreshed. Let nature’s calm guide you toward a more mindful and intentional start.
MONDAY MOTIVATION MINUTE: Harnessing the Power of Patience: How Slow Growth Leads to Lasting Success
In a world that thrives on instant results and quick wins, patience often feels like a lost art. But like the deep roots of a tree or the steady flow of a river, true success is rarely achieved overnight. It requires time, nurturing, and most importantly, patience. In this post, we explore how embracing patience as a guiding principle can lead to more meaningful and lasting growth.
MONDAY MOTIVATION MINUTE – Borrowing Tomorrow: A Reflection on Stewardship and Legacy
“We don’t inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children.” This profound thought guides us through a reflection on stewardship and legacy, urging us to consider the delicate balance between the past and the future. As we navigate the choices that shape the world we’ll leave behind, this post delves into the vital role nature plays in teaching us about resilience, connection, and the ethical stewardship of our shared planet. Join me in exploring how each small decision can contribute to a legacy worthy of the generations to come.
MONDAY MOTIVATION MINUTE – Nature’s Unyielding Imagination: A Dance with the Unpredictable
Often we seek comfort in routine, in the familiar patterns that give us a sense of control. But nature? She plays by different rules. Let’s talk about what we can learn from nature’s unpredictability.
MONDAY MOTIVATION MINUTE — Embracing the Journey: Finding Strength in Nature’s Persistence
Life is a series of journeys, some short and sweet, others long and arduous. The paths we walk are not always easy, and often, the most challenging roads are the ones that lead to the greatest transformation. As I walk these difficult trails in life, I often use nature as a source of inspiration and motivation, a reminder that persistence in the face of adversity is not just possible, but essential. In nature, the concept of a journey is ever-present. Think of the salmon swimming upstream against the current and of the seeds carried by the wind to far-off places where they can take root and grow. Every element of the natural world is engaged in its own unique voyage. These journeys are often long, filled with obstacles, and require immense strength and resilience. Yet, despite the difficulties, nature always finds a way. The rouged mountain, for example. Majestic and…
MONDAY MOTIVATION MINUTE – A simple thought on the agonizing effects of Daylight Saving Time
Daylight Saving Time is hard on all of us! It might be obvious to some, but here is a simple way to stave off the emotional and physical turmoil of the change.
MONDAY MOTIVATION MINUTE – Mettle may be forged in difficult times but it’s strengthened through nature’s embrace.
Difficult times will sometimes break you. That’s what happened to me one afternoon in 2019. What happened next transformed my life.
How will you handle those times when you cannot or choose to not bend and break instead?
MONDAY MOTIVATION MINUTE – John Muir is one of the most well-known outdoor enthusiasts and he hated to HIKE
How do you walk through nature…do you hike or do you saunter? You will be surprised to hear John Muir’s thoughts on hiking.
MONDAY MOTIVATION MINUTE – Rain dances work 100% of the time…
How can rain dances work 100% of the time?
Trails of Juneau, AK – Why we love the West Glacier Trail at Mendenhall Glacier
Come with us on our hike along the West Glacier Trail at Mendenhall Glacier to see why we love this hike!