Ursidae Hiking

10/24/2023

"This is why you can't come on my school field trip,"

My son said to me with a tone of arrogance as I made him stand there for a photo.

10/24/2023

Unconditional love with discipline.

The cause & the punishment, actions & their effects. Kicking the donkey or throwing the dog a treat. Time-out from positive reinforcement or talking with reason. Our struggles are not moments solved by classical conditioning.

We are currently emphasizing accountability & facing consequences for wrongdoings. But, this situation is different; it is about discomfort. He wanted to go backpacking & the challenge was in carrying his own weight.

"The impediment to action advances action.
What stands in the way becomes the way."
— Marcus Aurelius

10/20/2023

The light poured from the sky like rain.

10/20/2023

Gaia set her stage for the next act.

10/18/2023

Like father, like son.

10/18/2023

10/17/2023

Autumn's breath spared us the burden of sweat.

05/04/2023

Summer Days

As I reflect on our summer camping trip from last year, I'm filled with a sense of nostalgia & longing. The landscape enveloped us in a warm embrace & the lush forests were alive with the symphony of nature. The streams & brooks sparkled in the golden light & the tapestry of green blanketed the plateau. A Luna moth rested while bees danced along the gentle breeze.

In that moment, we were grateful to witness such grandeur. It was as if the whole world had come alive to celebrate the beauty that surrounded us.

04/20/2023

Spring Break flashback

Reminiscing last year's Spring Break camping trip & feeling grateful for the memories. From peaceful moments around the campfire to the small stream, it was reliving the trip all over again.

04/15/2023

Pit stop on the way home.