Many of us spend a lot of time doing things we’re good at…if we’re lucky, maybe even things we’re great at. However, very few of us hang out in our GENIUS for very long (or even know what our genius is, for that matter!). Read on for a little help finding out what your genius [...]
Tag Archives: adventure
Unshakeable Confidence: Facing Fear, Taking Risks, and Surviving the Falls
ziji (zē’jē) n. 1. radiant inner confidence I’m writing this sitting on a plane ride from North Carolina en route to Ashland via San Francisco. Sitting next to me is Fred, a Texan hydrogeologist. He tells me a story. It starts with a dream. Back in the day as a single man, he promised himself [...]
F.O.M.O (Fear of Missing Out) and Other Four-Letter WordsThat Keep Us From Making Decisions
Those of us who strive to live Wild Awake often tend to have a lot going on at any given moment–if not outwardly, at least in our heads. There are just so many bright shiny objects seemingly screaming for our attention. And they all seem so important, FUN, urgent, exciting, or fleeting. There’s family and [...]
“Try not. Do or Do Not. There is No Try” Yoda
I was just climbing in Yosemite. The towering granite always manages to make me–and my problems–feel oh so small. I love it! This story is not new to any climber, but I just have to share about why I am tingling from my days in the mountains. I was lie-backing a crack on a new [...]
“Car”ma, Community, and Connections
I’d been driving over the Siskiyou Pass towards San Francisco in my trusty 2008 Subaru Outback when I decided to christen her with the name “Rocinante.” I hadn’t been inspired by a name until that drive. However, on this day, as I saw the volcanic valleys stretched before me and Mount Shasta boldly standing her [...]
Commitment to Do What it Takes
“If you’re interested, you’ll do what’s convenient. If you’re committed, you’ll do whatever it takes.” – John Assara This quote is about taking action and it has inspired me to do whatever it takes to continue to create a life in which I am fulfilled and feel balance. I was supposed to be going to [...]
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Complaining: Do you find yourself complaining a lot these days, or know someone who does? Enter: CHOICE
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Discover Your Purpose and Live Your Genius
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From Hopelessness to Happiness – A Learnable Life Skill
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F.O.M.O (Fear of Missing Out) and Other Four-Letter WordsThat Keep Us From Making Decisions
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Letting Go Relationships That No Longer Serve You – Cord Cutting Meditation
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Your Kick-Ass Bucket List
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Commitment to Do What it Takes
