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Category: Motivation

Ups and Downs

Posted on October 3, 2016November 26, 2024 by Shannon Leader

So I am back to work and I am really feeling the slow down of sitting at a desk and not being connected with nature.  Sure, I am getting out on the weekends (and the disarray in my house testifies to that) but this is when I really get to missing those long walks in…

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I’m In Love

Posted on June 8, 2016November 26, 2024 by Shannon Leader

I’ll just come out and say it, I’m in love.  Wild, happy love.  The kind of love that stops your breath in moments throughout the day when you find yourself overwhelmed with emotion.  I’m in love with my life. I am feeling a bit behind on this blog, the past month has been crazy.  Crazy…

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We Are Not Broken

Posted on April 25, 2016March 4, 2025 by Shannon Leader

This is not the first time I have written about the wooded park that I walk in for lunch on a regular basis.  I can’t help but be moved by what is happening there. It has seen some real upheaval this winter and spring as swollen river waters have eroded the banks and flowed up…

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What Nourishes Me

Posted on April 5, 2016November 26, 2024 by Shannon Leader

I had the privilege of being asked to write a post for a wonderful website, NW Healthy Mama, a great resource for moms (or parents in general) who want to have a healthy lifestyle and experience with their children.  They also have a lot of women who like to get outdoors like me.  Enjoy what I…

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Persistent

Posted on March 8, 2016November 26, 2024 by Shannon Leader

Sometimes, I can be SO stubborn. But I like the word persistent. A few weekends ago I headed up to the town of Marblemount on the Cascade Highway and set out to hike up to Cow Heaven.  You can read more about this trail HERE.  But the truth is, there is more to my adventure to tell. I…

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Hold On

Posted on February 20, 2016November 26, 2024 by Shannon Leader

One of my favorite movies is the one by Tom Hanks, Castaway.  What I love about this movie is the idea that we think we know how our life should go.  We have a driving force behind our motivation to keep on going but it turns out that we are meant for a different path.  Possibly…

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Shannon is an outdoor lifestyle writer and whole foods recipe creator who strives to encourage others to live more boldly, eat more vegetables, reduce their footprint and give back with gratitude. She lives in the Pacific Northwest of the United States and can usually be found out hiking or somewhere wishing she was. She enjoys her chocolate dark, a swinging hammock and liberated toes. Find out more here…

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