The story of human intimacy is one of constantly allowing ourselves to see those we love most deeply in a new, more fractured light. Look hard. Risk that.

I’m a free spirit who never had the balls to be free.

Every time I set foot on that trail, I feel grateful for the PCTA for doing the work it does to protect and preserve it

Be brave enough to break your own heart.

One thing any backpacker will tell you is that it's tedious and monotonous. You're bored sometimes, so you really have to make the fun in your head.

What if I was never redeemed? What if I already was?

Most things will be okay eventually, but not everything will be. Sometimes you'll put up a good fight and lose. Sometimes you'll hold on really hard and realize there is no choice but to let go. Acceptance is a small, quiet room.