You have to know when to throw in the towel in life, especially when you’re living with a chronic illness. Likewise, when you’re hiking, you have to be able to distinguish between a trail that’s just a little bit challenging and one that may literally result in your funeral. … More Seven Lessons I’ve Learned from Hiking with a Chronic Illness
Once you’ve found your true nature, you may find it’s much easier — not only to seize the moment — but to leave your mark on the world around you. And this is something cats are masters of. … More Six Ways Cats Can Bring You Closer to Nature
Just as the yellow trout lily harnesses every ray of sunlight to create energy, flowers, and new life, so we too must grasp every opportunity to make our world a better place for every species. … More Yellow Trout Lily: Nature’s Light in Dark Times
You may begin to recognize that not every plan or achievement in life has to be dependent on a soul mate; that you don’t have to measure your self-worth on the basis of your desirability to a partner; that you can be single and create every bit as much meaning from life as anyone else. … More Seven Ways Hiking Can Teach You the Value of Being Single
If we want to live on a planet that continues to be habitable, we need to take action now to conserve wilderness. … More The Importance of Conserving Wilderness
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