Author: Regina Reiter

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Completion(s)

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June 2, 2016
Today, there were two completions. One was completing our gear packing! All ready to go! That’s completing our journey from our winter season to this hiking season.
The second was completing ridgerunning. Technically, I did that last July, or maybe in January when I declared my intention to do something else. Today’s meeting with the new ridgerunner really FELT like I have moved on from that six-year phase. I am actually happy to be away from the ridgerunning issues! Creating programs, hiking, and visiting my grandson are more appealing! read more

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Frustrated to Confident

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June 1, 2016
Today was a transition day from feeling frustrated with the technical challenge of setting up an RSS feed of my blog to my subscribers and Facebook page to feeling confident that it can actually work!  Thanks for reading!
The second accomplishment of the day was to pack our backpacks! I’m happy to say that my pack, with a liter of water and 4 days of food weighs  in at 20 -22 lbs.

Now, before you gape with too much amazement, I will remind you that one of the favorite qualities of my heartsinging walk is that I have a hiking partner who shares gear with me! That means that I don’t have to carry everything I use!! read more

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Maildrop Project

My HeartSinging Journey has begun!

I’ve set up my email service to send you my blogposts every few days. Enjoy! Be sure to reply to your email with questions, comments, or requests for what you want to read about.  I’ll do my best to respond.

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June 1, 2016
We’re sending five maildrops containing foods that I like and can’t buy. Some, like our homemade  hummus, sweet potatoes, and pineapple that really are not available in stores.

This food is not meant to be our total resupply. We will supplement this with other food from stores and restaurants. John picked places at 70-mile intervals, which is 4-5 days apart. read more

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Steps

I am grateful to John for his consistent support for my endeavor. “You’re trying to live your expression and that’s a challenge sometimes. You want to be close to people.”

It’s always weird to sign “in joy” when I’m feeling tense and frustrated. Is this part of joy? Perhaps.

In joy,
Regina

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New Way

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May 31, 2016
Today, I’m testing out a new way to send updates from the trail. I’m experimenting with integrating my blog with my MailChimp service.

There’s a lot to talk about,  especially in the realm of energy shifting! When I get scared, like I am now trying out something new, I feel bad! My head hurts, I want to sleep, and feel nauseous too!

“Run away! Stop! Take a break!” says my fear.

“Keep taking steps! You’ll be ok!” says my courage. read more

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Refreshed

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May 30, 2016
Today, I visited a favorite spot on the Appalachian Trail -Spy Rock, Virginia. It sports a 360 degree view atop a 40′ boulder scramble. I’ve had many a visit here in the past six summers when I worked in this section as a ridgerunner. This time I came as a day-hiker with no mission to educate anyone.

I couldn’t pass up the chance to remove a few firerings to preserve the untrammeled appearance of the place, but that was it.

Beauty, space, and freedom to move – that’s what the place evokes! Let the colors flow the same! All is well! read more

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Forestland

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May 29, 2016
The green here in Montebello, Virginia, is vast and encompassing! Nonsenses immersion feels truly immersed, if that’s even a word.
Forest life is so incredibly lush and vibrant, water enabling uncountable broad leaves, ferns, mushrooms, and flowers to fill the landscape with a dense curtain of green. 

Vibrance abounds!

In joy,
Regina

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Moving On

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May 28, 2016
I guess “S” for “Sebastian” is what the feeling of movement made! John and I left the baby grandson in Charleston, SC late this morning – after just one more hour of babysitting so my son could mow the lawn. Mom was at “an appointment” that was revealed on FB as a hair salon visit. I love how they are being generous to themselves!!

As usual, my three-day visit gave me daily opportunities to have feelings and judgements bubble up, more chances to notice those beliefs and Old Stories that let me me separate from others. read more