“In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.” ~ John Muir Introduction – Appalachian Trail Sectional Hiking On the precipice of a new year, many people are seeking to make profound changes in their lives. Some are even considering hiking the longest and most famous hiking footpath in the world – …
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Are you Creating Your Life…or is Your Life Creating You? – Mel J From Soccer Mom to Minimalist Nomad in my 50s Several years ago I went through a tsunami of life challenges that lasted for many years. I went through a divorce (after 24 years of marriage), financial hardship, health issues, major hurricanes, …
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I have found that research and preparation are the most significant factors in a successful, long-term nomadic journey. Of course- after the first step of saying “Yes” to a new way of living! It would be great to live this style of life carefree and completely spontaneous, however, it’s just not realistic! Maybe for very short …
Before nomad life, I considered myself a fairly responsible steward of the environment. I recycled, used natural products, ate mostly plant-based foods, and tried my best to conserve energy in the household. Living out in the wild sure has deepened my relationship with nature in a big way! Mostly, what I have learned about the …
I have learned that communication is an integral part of nomad travel, especially traveling with a partner. My boyfriend, Eben, and I share a common love for nature, hiking, learning and growing, meeting new people, exploring quaint towns, and having the freedom to go where our hearts desire! We are very compatible together, however, I …
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I believe quieting your mind goes hand-in-hand with hearing your intuition. Most of my life I have received the clearest inner guidance when I was outside in nature, especially by a lake, ocean, river or stream. It was a knowingness that I felt in my heart and trusted without any doubt. Many times it lead …
Living in nature most of the time has increased my spiritual connectivity to God and the Oneness of everything and everyone in the Universe. Mother Nature opened my heart up to even more expansion than I ever thought possible, allowing my senses and awareness to skyrocket! 🚀 Now, this did not come easy to me, …