Rivers draw us in, by rising from hidden places and meandering through paths that are constantly shifting and changing. Aiming at a destination, the river has a certainty with which it travels—exuding a feeling of comfort and peace.
With their intoxicating interplay between what they reveal and what they conceal, rivers can teach us about life and relationships… Continue Reading…
Friend. The word hits deeply for anyone whose life has been enriched by the existence of a friend. But what do we even mean, and what should we mean by this sacred word? Continue Reading…
On my hunt for silence, I headed north to the Cariboo region of B.C. Insulated by endless stretches of dense forest and lakes that echo nothing but the call of the loon and splash of a rainbow trout snatching a bug, this is the perfect place to escape.
Along the rugged journey of life you will experience uphill battles, exhilarating descents, times when the destination is completely out of sight, where the path you’re on dead-ends, where you cruise through good fortune, and where you collapse into exhaustion and hopelessness. You will at times discover a companion, you will part from another, at another bury one, and some will remain forever. Much like trekking towards a summit, the meaning isn’t derived from standing at the top, it’s found in every step along your journey… Continue Reading…
Judging by their relaxed hairstyles and easy-going smiles, surfers seem to have the secret to a happy life figured out. Perhaps it’s being surrounded by the sea or the heavy dose of vitamin D; maybe it’s the exercise, simple lifestyle, or the early morning habits. Continue Reading…
Nothing like some hot laps on Rupert, with my trail sidekick!