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The past several months have been filled with feelings of all kinds, many times to the point of being overwhelming. But there is one thing that has remained a constant to me — getting outside. In my walks with Tallie — feet in the river, smile on my face — I hear over and over […]

ESSAYS | Tiny Victories

Stop Overthinking and Just Do: Tallie’s lessons on just doing. I have been known to overthink a few things in my life. Sometimes it results is simply not doing anything because thinking about it is easier and less risky. Whether it be running consistently or eating well or making art or starting a business – […]

ESSAYS | Stop Overthinking

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Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. 

John Muir

It is a serious thing just to be alive on this fresh morning in this broken world.

Mary Oliver

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What's inspiring me lately: Open meadows. Wise old trees. Rivers and lakes. Springtime flowers. The sound of the ocean. Undiscovered paths.

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Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert, Art + Fear by David Bayles. (View my full studio library here!)

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