“There is power within our words. They can empower us, defeat our ambitions and bleed an ink pen dry. Each one of us has a unique story to share. Our pearls of wisdom can liberate and transform the life of one person, maybe even a thousand. We are here to be heard, to guide, to live life in motion and explore the elements for a healthier life! So put pen to paper and #SHINEON!!”
-C.K. Kochis
The Adventure Continues..."Spiritual transformation is not a goal that can be attained, but an ongoing process of evolution." -Dr. Debra RebleThe screech of an eagle drew my attention from the trail conditions leading away from the Gila Cliff Dwellings, a National...
To Travel. To Write. To Explore.This journey has taught me many lessons. One of the financially hardest was learning about state park passes. Due to my lack of traveling outside the state of Michigan, I have only purchased the State of Michigan park pass and the...
The Adventure Continues..."Loneliness is the poverty of self; solitude is the richness of self." -May SartonHow long would it take for anyone to notice I changed campgrounds? How long would it take for anyone to notice that I cut my hair short? How long would it take...
To Travel. To Write. To Explore.An element of traveling is sharing the experiences with the ones you love. In the case of my three grandsons, I traveled to Dinosaur Valley State Park for an afternoon and wandered several museums in Texas to photograph dinosaur...
The Adventure Continues..."The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams." -Oprah WinfreyHow ironic the things we take for granted; like electricity, water and packaging tape. To fully appreciate the previous statement, I am starting today's...
“Healing others heals me; it's my oxygen.” -Rachel KiefferAligning with, and hiring, the right coach is important. Vital, actually. We've all seen the I will teach you how to made $10K in a month, loose 20 lbs this week and write a book in weekend “hooks” by coaches...
The Adventure Continues...“You can only walk through your own fire and not the fire of another, even if it means walking away from 'them'. When you stop playing the part to earn love, you begin to love yourself through your inner spirit and awaken the true fire behind...
To Travel. To Write. To Explore.Garner State Park, to date, remains one of the top three favorite campgrounds I've resided. Anxiety weaved thoughts of what have I gotten myself into, please let there be a place I can turn around as I drove the steep, narrow road...
The Adventure Continues..."Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself." ― RumiOne thing I didn't expect to happen on this journey has. On the edge of this awareness, I'm in awe with myself. Darn tootin' proud of...
To Travel. To Write. To Explore.On Sunday, I joined twenty curious individuals to see the pictographs on the Fate Bell Shelter Canyon Guided Walking Tour at the Seminole Canyon State Park & Historical Site in the Big Bend Country region of Texas. The scheduled...
The Adventure Continues..."If you're enjoying the journey, you're always where you want to be...and every step will be delicious along the way." -Abraham-HicksI have come to the conclusion that traveling alone and moving every one to two weeks is not what I expected....
Composing an elevator speech can be one of the most important tasks you do as an entrepreneur. The process helps you to get clear on how to state who you are, your mission, target client/consumer and intended interaction. In short, it's a detailed description of your...
The Adventure Continues...“The camera is an instrument that teaches people how to see without a camera.” ― Dorothea LangeThere are no do-overs in nature. No instant replays. There's no response when you yell, “Cut. Do it again. From the top,” so you can video record...
The Adventure Continues..."One day my soul just opened up." -Iyanla VanzantWhat happens in Vegas may stay in Vegas. However, what is said in the campground bathhouse can prove to be noteworthy. Oddly enough, it can be useful in destination planning. On this journey, I...
The Adventure Continues..."Over-thinking is the dam significantly restricting the creative flow.” -C.K. Kochis.I thought I was doing this nomadic living thing wrong. Let me ask you, “Do you think I’m on vacation?” If your answer is yes, you're not the only one. Am I a...
The Adventure Continues..."I hope that in this year to come, you make mistakes. Because if you are making mistakes, then you are making new things, trying new things, learning, living, pushing yourself, changing yourself, changing your world. You're doing things...
The Adventure Continues...“If you want to make God laugh, tell him about your plans.” -Woody AllenOne of the oddest questions I am asked is, "What do you eat?" What do you mean? What do I eat? The typical response is enhanced with a splash of sarcasm, "Food. Why?...
The Adventure Continues..."We can't be brave in the big world without at least one small safe space to work through our fears and falls." -Brene' Brown"Your perception of me is your perception. It is not mine. For some people, that may be a hard pill to swallow....
The Adventure Continues..."Your purpose is just like mine. It's big, and it's important, and there's no one else anywhere on the planet who can fulfill it. So quit messing around - and go get'em." -Chip GainesCreating a bucket list is a wonderful tool to utilize as a...
The Adventure Continues..."Be Love; so much love that when others are with you the are love." -Abraham HicksFear is the emotion that wrapped around my mind in the fashion a boa constrictor does to suffocate its prey. I have the choice to acknowledge fear - feel it,...
The Adventure Continues..."Some things are so unexpected that no one is prepared for them." -Leo RostenPoopcicles are a real thing. On November 13th, I pulled out of a campground south of Oklahoma City hauling frozen poop and dishwater. Sounds lovely, doesn't. Well,...
The Adventure Continues..."I stopped explaining myself when I realized other people only understand from their level of perception." -author unknownFor weeks I’ve been trying to get to the root of why it bothers me when people tell me how envious they are of me. Then...
The Adventure Continues...“Some beautiful paths can't be discovered without getting lost.” ― Erol OzanI find it interesting that each state, campground, hiking trail, breath of air gifts me a unique “adjustment” to my adventure. At the campgrounds near (what used to...
The Adventure Continues... "He said, 'There are only two days in the year that nothing can be done. One is called yesterday and the other is called tomorrow, so today is the right day to love, believe, do and mostly live." -Dalai LamaThere are various experiences in...
Newsletter
I am embarking on an adventure of a lifetime. I was presented the opportunity to change my typical lifestyle to that of a nomad.
Nomad – noun – a person who moves from one place to another rather than living in one place all of the time.
My creativity is flowing and it feels good to be putting pen to paper. I look forward to sharing my personal insights, pearls of wisdom and stories from the road.