Heading towards the New Year is a great time to embrace a tight grip on the steering wheel of your life and ask yourself: “Am I fulfilled? Is my job causing me more stress and heartache than a sense of meaning? Am I growing in the right direction in my relationships? Am I spending enough time being mindful of what I use to nourish my body from the inside out, where I spend my money …
Category: Travel & Adventure
My Moth Story: Making it as a Fat Backpacker, Navigating Suicide & Conquering the Camino de Santiago
I kept avoiding putting this story together because I knew it would be heartbreaking-- but as I mulled over all of my stories about travel, trying to think of anything lighter to present, I knew in my heart this story was important to tell for my own healing. It was an incredible honor to come in a close-second to a seasoned Moth veteran when I told this story. I am inspired to participate again if …
The Powerful & Vulnerable Relationships Manifested By Thru-Hiking
Deep, true love doesn’t have to take years to cultivate, for this group it took less than one month to find. I didn’t know it was possible to connect with humans on such a level until we spent everyday hiking, talking, laughing, suffering through pain, being tired & grumpy, singing any song that came to mind & just walking in silence with one another (and sometimes alone) as we reached our goal of conquering nearly …
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Buen Camino!
I am Shelby, a 25 years old “traveling” critical care nurse who will soon be leaving the comfort of her West Newton, MA apartment to embark on a grand adventure! On June 29th 2017 I am flying to Paris, France for the beginning of a two month excursion that will end with my completion of the Camino de Santiago, a 500+ mile trek across Spain. Originally from the beautiful Upper Peninsula of Michigan, I have spent the last two years …
A Very Sisu Life 