When I Hike I can Write.

Summary

The author finds inspiration for writing through hiking, which provides a grounding connection to nature and creativity, despite currently working long shifts in the mining industry to support their family post-divorce.

Abstract

The author describes a personal epiphany where the act of hiking stimulates their thought process and unlocks their imagination, leading to a surge in writing inspiration. This connection with nature is likened to a homecoming, a reunion with the soul that allows creativity to flow freely. Amidst the demands of a twelve and a half hour night shift in the mining industry—a job taken out of necessity following a divorce—the author remains committed to their passion for writing and hiking. They acknowledge the importance of not ignoring their soul's desires, despite the challenges of their current situation. The author expresses gratitude towards fellow writers for their shared words, which serve as a beacon guiding them back to a place of creativity and joy. They conclude with a message of appreciation for the supportive writing community and the boundless power of words and heartfelt expression.

Opinions

The author believes that hiking in nature is a catalyst for their writing, sparking imagination and creativity.
They express a deep, unignorable yearning for the activities that nourish their soul—hiking and writing.
The author views their work in the mining industry as a means to support their family, not as a vocation that fulfills their creative needs.
There is a sense of camaraderie and gratitude towards other writers, whose work helps the author stay connected to their passion for writing.
The author emphasizes the importance of not giving up on personal desires, despite the demands of life and work.
They hold a belief in the power of kindness and the heartfelt connections formed within the writing community.

When I Hike I can Write.

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When I hike I think. When I am moving my brain ignites and my imagination is activated and then the magic happens.

Do any of you experience the same?

It is like Mother Nature grounds me, brings me home and returns me to my souls embrace and with that creativity flows.

The alignment of all that should be to free us.

I write this on the bus to work. It is 4.30 in the afternoon and I am about to start a twelve and a half hour shift, night shift.

I work in the mining industry, I will be in the dust and the dirt tonight. Circumstances led me here after divorce and such….. that is a whole other story. 🤪

Earning a living to support myself and my family is what I am doing right now.

But I dream of hiking and writing and Mother Nature and soul connection and the flow.

It is deep within and can not be ignored.

I guess I am writing this to remind myself to not give up on my souls desire, to write and to hike. Even when the toil takes hold.

My fellow writers I thank you all for sharing your words as they guide me home to that happy place of creativity and the joy that comes from this.

Bless you all and your kind, beautiful writing souls. The power of the word and the heart has no barriers.

Kindness always,

Nat