I stood alone and listened to the sound of water that dropped from the wooden shelter I stood underneath. I needed to catch my breath and rest. I looked out into the openness of rolling hills, sandy dunes, fog, leafless trees, and pines. The dripping water was all I heard and the rest was silence. As … Continue reading Spiritual Punch Bowl
Tag: Nature
Random Thoughts for the Day
I have writers block lately. I want to write but can't seem to get the words to be the way I want them to be. So instead, here are some random thoughts I have had going through my head today: The pumpkin cheesecake in the fridge. It's a special cheesecake that I make for Thanksgiving … Continue reading Random Thoughts for the Day
Sharing my Passion for Hiking and Camping
My family and I have hiked and cycled to Lake Kinosao in Riding Mountain National Park countless times. We usually spend a few hours at the lake and have a meal. Last year after a stop for lunch, we carried on to Cowan Lake for our first overnight hike as a family. The most important … Continue reading Sharing my Passion for Hiking and Camping
Winter is Coming
My mind drifts towards winter today. On the weekend I noticed that some of the leaves have changed colours, a yellow that was once green. Winter is coming. Fall and winter are my favourite seasons because of cooler weather but the lack of sunshine doesn't do me any favours. The sun will rise and set … Continue reading Winter is Coming
Nature: my powerful tool
I am a city girl but my heart is in the country. Much of my childhood was spent on my grandparents farm in the middle of no-where, Saskatchewan. Some of my fondest childhood memories were spent on the farm during school breaks. I would visit with the animals at the barn and help milk the … Continue reading Nature: my powerful tool
Filling my backpack
We all go through life collecting baggage. Good, positive, wholesome baggage and heartbreaking, destructive, negative baggage. I have become more self-aware over the years as I work to improve my mental well-being and have come to learn that baggage makes my life whole. The more I collect, the more authentic I can be. My baggage … Continue reading Filling my backpack