Rejoice in the Darkness
Easter is a time of joy for many in the Christian community. It celebrates the resurrection of Jesus. In a more general sense it also...
The Way Back: Healing Solitude
The next morning we were up with the sun and down back down the trial. We made coffee and snacked on breakfast food as we spread out our...
Importance of Journaling
“History is who we are and why we are the way we are.” - David McCullough One of the things that we often talk about at Summit Ascent is...
Day 17: The Answer is Nothing
Thirty-five years ago I did a solo bicycle trip from the Mexico border through Canada. It was a dark time for me ... I was going through...
Taking Melville's Advice
“Whenever I find myself growing grim about the mouth; whenever it is a damp, drizzly November in my soul; … and especially whenever my...
Day 11: The Virtue of Vices
As I continue on The Journey of 1000 days it amazes me that when I quiet the noises in my head and focus on things that echo through my...
Day 3: Wink, Laugh, Love
“There is a time to wink as well as see ...” I remember this idiom for some reason and thought it would be appropriate in remembering...
