I took myself to the woods this Sabbath. The 90º+ temps finally broke this week, and a daytime hike in the woods was long overdue. One quarter-mile down the South Creek Trail, I was crying. The moss was squishy, the sunlight dappled, the air cool, the soil scented, the creek giggling. I was overwhelmed by…
The Relationtrip
After finishing up the school semester, I left my new resident state in the south and took a convoluted, entirely inefficient roadtrip to my old stomping grounds in the north. I traveled highways and byways, slept on couches and in tents, and followed only one golden rule: If there's a friend nearby, ask to visit.…
Njuta
Njuta (pronounced “nyutah”), which means “enjoy” or “delight in,” is the Swedish art of savoring the moment. Focused on finding happiness in even the smallest things, njuta can be applied to every area of life. (back cover, Njuta by Niki Brantmark) I love being in the woods. As a kid I would go outside immediately…
