January 2019 – Pa on the Trail

#1 Reason / A Pilgrimage

January 23, 2019January 23, 2019 by paonthetrail

I hesitate to call this journey a pilgrimage. There is the adventure and challenge aspect, along with hopes and expectations of friendship and trail community. Yet most assuredly there is a spiritual significance to this hike. When I first started planning, my hopes were to duplicate what what I'd experienced on shorter ventures into the … Continue reading #1 Reason / A Pilgrimage

# 2 Mindfullness

January 6, 2019January 23, 2019 by paonthetrail

Disclaimer: Before I get into this I would like to say that Mindfulness is a very broad topic and has many levels in which it is taught and practiced. I am a beginner and my views and statements reflect my limited experience. Mindfulness began as part of the teachings of the Buddha centuries ago. In … Continue reading # 2 Mindfullness