It’s January 20, 2022 and my first blogpost in a while. I’m taking a week’s vacation from my park job in the warm, sunny desert of Southern California to create time with my family. I flew, literally from sea to sea, to downeast Maine where the temperature is just above zero degrees! Brrrrr! And, to …
Tag Archives: Personal Growth
Walking into Your Dream!
Are you yearning to walk the Appalachian Trail? You wonder how. You wonder if you can do it. You know there’s a lot to prepare, but don’t know where to start. Everyone you know says that’s a crazy thing to do! You want someone who’s done it to help you navigate the journey. Hi. I’m …
How to Start Your Appalachian Trail Walk
I’ve walked the Appalachian Trail twice, plus another 2,000 miles working as an Appalachian Trail Conservancy ridgerunner for seven seasons.. How did I start all this? By locating the nearest trailhead to my home and setting foot on the trail. That one hour greeting let me hear my call to the trail “If I just …
Why is Walking in Nature Important?
May 22,2020 I was challenged with this question yesterday. I caught my breath in response because I realized that in my heart I KNOW! It’s one of those things that I’ve never had to explain to MYSELF because I just know that walking in Nature is important. So, here’s the beginning of what might be …
Gratitude Celebration 12: Generosity and Persistence
Generosity and persistence are my brother, Tom’s, virtues for which I am thankful. I’m celebrating my 60th birthday with 60 days of gratitude for people in my life. Enjoy! Please comment with your own stories, and feel free to read previous and subsequent essays. Today’s gratitude goes to my brother Tom for his generosity and …
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Sharing from the Heart Continued
What would I share more of if I’m “COMING FROM THE HEART” without worrying if I’m being judged or if I’ll make money at it? Here are some activities I’ll CHOOSE to share more starting today: Stories about walking the Benton MacKaye Trail Satori Games. Playing has been on sabbatical Walks open to others Thirteen …
Hiking Memories: Four Seasons
Four Seasons on the Benton MacKaye Trail Reflections on Mileposts on the Trail Regina Reiter BMTSouthbound – June, 2009; October, 2009; January, 2013 BMTNorthbound- April, 2010 BMT Davenport Gap to Beech Gap, January, 2010 Links: Photos, Journals, Reflections, Slide shows http://www.trailjournals.com/mssnglnk Pictures galore in many trail journals https://forgivenesswalks.com/newsletter-archives/ Words for Winter Walking series https://forgivenesswalks.com/benton-mackaye-trail/ First …
Benton MacKaye Trail Winter Thru-Hike Slide Show!
Regina, founder of Forgiveness Walks, completed the 300-mile Benton MacKaye Trail during a walk in January, 2013. Follow her journey, photographed by John Lemberg in slides and music. Please comment below! Take your own journey! Walk into YOUR dream! Let Regina and Forgiveness Walks inspire, train, and coach you to love yourself and your life …
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