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Rocky Mountain High

Rocky Mountain High

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Lyrics can say so much and generate wonderful memories and strong emotions. The outdoors are magical.

The song Rocky Mountain High by John Denver brings back fond memories of hiking in the Rocky Mountains in my college days. There’s a certain freedom, quiet and peacefulness when walking in the woods be it summer or winter.

Being out in nature calms my soul and spirit. I’m in awe of the beauty, serenity and the vastness of space and time. It’s great to do in retirement or any stage in life. Going outside and experiencing nature is a Great Self-Help technique.

Mother Nature is calling. Go outside today and be recharged. Take Flight in Life.

(all text and photos © by John McFadden)

The Power of Cool, Clear Water

The Power of Cool, Clear Water

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“Human nature is like water. It takes the shape of its container.” ― Wallace Stevens.

“Run wild and free like a waterfall” ― Anamika Mishra

Water is essential to life just as in Love. Take care of both and they will take care of you.

Water conforms to whatever shape is needed when it encounters an object. As Bruce Lee famously said,

“Empty your mind. Be formless. Shapeless. Like water. You put water into a cup, it becomes the cup. You put water into a bottle, it becomes the bottle. You put it in a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Water can flow, or it can crash. Be water, my friend.” Bruce Lee

You are as powerful as water. Choose your path and adjust as you go forward. Adapt to the situation by being strong yet flexible and you will reach your destination.

Powerful waters

Snowbasin Resort, Utah, Spring

Round granite rock formed in Truckee River, CA

Roaring River

Roaring River

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Utah received record snowfall this winter (2022-2023) which is reflected in large amounts of melting snow runoff. Our rivers and streams are overflowing. The sound the rushing river makes is like a roar. It’s a beautiful sound filled with so much power and potential.

Sunset on Oregon Coast
Nature and the Mountains Are Calling

Nature and the Mountains Are Calling

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Nature and the Mountains are Majestic. When your outside nature evokes feelings of grander, wonder and peace. After many years of being away from the ocean and mountains we drove from the High Desert of Utah to the Oregon coast. The closer we got I felt my mood improved. A sense of peace, wonderment, excitement and calm came over me. The same feelingsI get when going to the mountains of Grand Teton, National Park and so many more natural areas. For me it felt like coming home. I feel attached to mountains, coastlines, mountain meadows, peaks, lakes and streams. It’s a great feeling. It’s one I like to share. We should support organizations that work to preserve the natural world.

WWhen you feel stressed unsettled in your every day life go outside and claim your space in the world. Nature is calling you, listen to her call and go find her anywhere she is. Experience the Mountains, Ocean, Lake, Forest, Desert, a park in the city, wherever calls you.

The mountains are calling…(John Muir)

Enjoy and share your time outdoors and in natural.