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Forest Found: How nature makes us happier

Into the forest, to lose my mind and find my soul

By harnessing the life-improving power of the outdoors, Kula and I have made it through the rainy gloom of winter on the wet coast in relatively high spirits. Through silent, contemplative hikes or the occasional frosty bike ride, we took at least an hour a day to go hang out in the woods.

Into the forest we venture along the well trodden “Word of Mouth” bike trail. Kula bounds over fallen trees and through mud puddles, every so often appearing upon on a superb lookout point to check and see if I’m still coming—thanks girl.

April 11, 2017 By Rachelle Hynes

Bravery/ Meaning & Passion/ Zesty Adventures

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.

April 5, 2017 By Rachelle Hynes

Meaning & Passion/ Zesty Adventures

Send it: How to let go and live the Zesty Life

You will never feel truly satisfied by work until you are satisfied by life.

I love taking time to do fun activities with my friends. It allows me to pretend I am kid again, let go and play! Kids are carefree, aren’t stressed out and they really have mastered the art of kicking back, relaxing and have a good time.

April 2, 2017 By Rachelle Hynes

Bravery/ Meaning & Passion/ Perseverance/ Zesty Adventures

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.

March 29, 2017 By Rachelle Hynes

Meaning & Passion/ Zesty Adventures

Gettin Dialed: Prioritizing your passion

The two biggest objections I here when I talk to people about living the Zesty Life, and enjoying your passions, “I don’t have time.” or “I don’t know what my passion is”. Both of those statements are b.s.

When you evaluate exactly how you spend your average week, I assure you that you can carve out at least two to four hours to spend for yourself. And what is your passion: it’s what you’re talking about, the topic or activity or idea that dominates a significant amount of your thoughts and time. It’s what floats around in your subconcious without pursuing it or looking for it.

March 20, 2017 By Rachelle Hynes

Bravery/ Meaning & Passion/ Videos/ Zesty Adventures

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.

March 16, 2017 By Rachelle Hynes

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