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The Zig, The Zag, The Zesty: When everyone goes right, go left

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Learn the rules and break them like an artist

Life has way too many rules. Yeah, we need the stop, go and don’t shoot your gun stuff, but I’m talking about the more nuanced; less black and white stuff. The rules that suggest what you’re supposed to do with your life, what type of person is best for a relationship and what career is right for you. Continue Reading…

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The Zesty Heart

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Life is better with skinned knees and broken hearts

What does it mean to have a Zesty Heart? It’s like ripping down your favourite trail—Exciting, thrilling, terrifying and when it’s over you wanna get back on right away.

When you’re attacking the trail, it’s kinda fun to scare yourself a bit and teeter on your comfort zone—right? Pushing yourself allows you to have new experiences, learn about yourself, feel alive, and it makes the ride SO worthwhile. Continue Reading…

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Dropping in: The rush of saying here goes nothing

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I recently moved to Squamish BC, “The Outdoor Recreation Capital of Canada”. Sounds pretty SA-weet eh! I came here for a change and to refresh my spirits, and I’m so glad I did. It’s truly an restorative and unique place.

However, breaking free of what’s comfortable is an ongoing, step-by-step journey. It’s not always easy and you have to consciously keep embracing expansion.

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No zest for the wicked: How cycling taught me perseverance

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My heart is racing, legs are burning, I’m sweating and suffering. I’ve eaten my last gel, ran out of water and the rider I was chasing has long since vanished into the distance.

At this point it crosses my mind to quit, head to the cafe’ and kick back with an Americano. I think I’ve gone as hard as I could… but the truth is 99% of the time you can always go harder and push further. It comes down to mindset.

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To raise brave girls, encourage adventure

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What if I fall? But my darling, what if you fly? – Erin Hanson

Gutsy girls skateboard, climb trees, clamber around, fall down, scrape their knees, get right back up — and grow up to be brave women. Learn how to spark a little productive risk-taking and raise confident girls with stories and advice from firefighter, paraglider and all-around adventurer Caroline Paul.