values
Values are a reflection of identity. They also provide the foundation for relational intimacy, trust, and appreciation. Two people may not share the same beliefs, but if they share the same values, they can…
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Category: The Ultralight Life
WE’RE ALL BETWEEN SWIMS
Sam Fulbright of PCM wrote a wonderful post over at WW Dreams that he might have thought was about paddling, but was really about life. Life's trials are like a paddler's swims. Other times,…
“I’m Ready to Help.”
“I’m Ready to Help.” I’ve been a guide for a long time. Officially, I started 25 years ago. For the last many years, I’ve heard the same old thing from my son, usually after…
Swimming Slots and Intentional Living
Last spring, I spent 10 days exploring the water, canyons, slots, and mesas of Glen Canyon. One of my fondest memories was taking my friend and his 70-year old parents on a little bit…
It’s Pretty Simple: Be Best Friends
[caption id="attachment_6074" align="alignnone" width="500"] Ryan and Stephanie on Chestnut Mountain, Gallatin National Forest, Montana. November 2012. Taking a half day off of "work" to hike, and instead work on being best friends.[/caption] I was…