On feeling everything

I’m fairly certain I mean it when I say that I would rather feel everything than nothing at all. Even though feeling everything, the full magnitude and strength of every event and scenario, is incredibly scary and tough sometimes.

These days I’m learning how to reevaluate what matters and what holds meaning. I’m also learning a lot about uncertainty and the unknown.

“The unknown carries with it a mirror of all our deepest, most inexpressible wishes. The unknown is the fatal proposition that a face seen across the room will always hold out to the known.” – Alain de Botton, On Love.

On truth

In the morning there is always a little more clarity.

These days I have found there is a certain hope and feeling that only comes with the rising sun.

“The truth isn’t always beauty, but the hunger for it is.”  – Nadine Gordimer

A memory and moment

“The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, nor to worry about the future, but to live the present moment wisely and earnestly.”- Guatama Buddha

Some days are just more memorable than others.

Practicing being present and living in the moment helps me remember.

Gold

The Road West

Just now settling back to life in NC after a wild week-long journey West.

From Monday – Monday, I was in Colorado and Utah. I took time off my normal life and routine here, packed my backpack and went with the full intention of some self-care. I left my computer and work at home, and traveled to a new state (Utah) for love and exploration and time in the wilderness.

I hiked,  snapped a few photos, and even chipped a tooth!

Enjoy this pink sky from a drive across I-70. More to come someday.

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“It should not be denied… that being footloose has always exhilarated us. It is associated in our minds with escape from history and oppression and law and irksome obligations, with absolute freedom, and the road has always led West.” – Wallace Stegner

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Biltmore Estate | Asheville, NC

Family weekend | West Chester, Ohio

I honestly have no idea where this week went! Last Friday, my family hit the road and drove all the way to snowy Ohio. This is some of what it looked like.

Although most of our weekend was spent in the car, we enjoyed the moments together.

We laughed a lot, sang happy birthday often, and cuddled on couches watching the Olympics.

I’m currently stranded inside my house thanks to the great snow storm of 2014! Classes have been cancelled and I’m getting spoiled by days like these in the snow (*I forget that I have work to do).