Disconnect to Reconnect

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One of the reasons I love hiking so much is that it forces me to slow down and live in the moment. As I walk through the forest all I hear is the sound of my footsteps, the birds and the breeze blowing through the trees. I'm disconnected from technology and as I take pictures I'm noticing the details. 


I spot things I normally wouldn't see.


I can spend as much time as I want just listening and looking. I'm not enslaved to my to-do list. It also allows time for some self-reflection.

I am thankful we live so close to some beautiful hiking trails. I can walk in our neighborhood, but as someone who connects to God best out in nature, it's something that is necessary for me.

As the car climbed the mountain and came up out of the fog on Monday, I could feel the cares falling away.



I find that my head clears on these hikes, I'm able to find solutions to a situation or gain clarity on how to proceed. Disconnecting for a bit helps me to reconnect and center myself to face whatever comes my way. 

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  1. AngelaMay 27, 2026 at 8:08 AM

    Beautiful pictures, what lovely places to be quiet and listen to God's voice

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    1. TerriMay 27, 2026 at 8:29 AM

      It really is so beautiful here and I'm thankful for that. Our last location was just flat with very few trails to walk or hike.

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