Moments!

All of life is a sequence of moments…and it’s so important not to be lost in yesterday or later today or even tomorrow but to be present here and now. Definitely hasn’t been an easy concept for me to sit with really over the years….. my mind wants to wander from past memories to future fears to creating constant plans or jumping into day dreams or to building brand new wishes…as if it would prefer to escape anywhere other than where I am in any given moment…but one of the benefits of time and age is actually learning to settle into the here and now…maybe this comes from understanding that the past doesn’t serve us anymore or that the unknown future is a fast train only to a mysterious end destination… like a roller coaster ride you don’t want to close your eyes through -this journey is all about slowing down to smell the roses and appreciating the details along the way. Fortunately this is the best phase of my life yet so staying in the moment is becoming a wonderful habit these days. It’s summer! The sun is shining brighter every day and although theoretically the days are longer it all seems to be rushing by too fast; All the more reason for us to take advantage of our time and keep enjoying everything the season has to offer. 

Sharing some pictures from the past five to six weeks: 

Elt sighting! YAY!! My first one @ Cedar Run Hike-Shenadoah National Park/ SNP! 

Blessed with finding quality new friends on the trails always….balancing act in harmony on top of Hawksbill Summit-Hike-SNP!

Finding the perfect spot for lunch at end of a strenuous trail @ George Washington Forest/GWF-Fridley Gap Hike

Hiking up Old Rag-Never gets old!

  

Introducing my friend Jojo to the hiking bug; she was a natural luckily-@Old Rag-SNP Hike

July 4th Celebrations with yogi & hiker friends-Hike, Meditation & Winery-at Prince Williams Forest

Catching up with old friends on the trails-Jeremy's & Overallrun Falls-SNP Hike

Old Rag pictures always turn out the most fun :-D

Mushrooms on Fridley's Gap-GWF Hike (*Note to self for sharing*: Got to create a blog for my mushroom pictures' collection! They really do come in all sizes, colors and shapes….AMAZING!! LOVE LOVE LOVE NATURE!!! 

************HAPPY REST OF SUMMER TO US ALL **********