"...the Eau Claire Gorge trail..."

From #TheMerryPedestrianArchives courtesy of my friend #AbigailDoris.

https://the-merry-pedestrian.tumblr.com/post/127277466545/i-went-hiking-in-calvin-ontario-on-the-eau

Nothing quite like this in my own area, but I just returned to hiking after too long a hiatus, and yes, it is beautiful.

I don't believe Ms. Doris is on this platform, but I visit her blog each Monday for a #mentalreset. I share her posts with hope that just as she inspired me to reconnect with my outdoor surroundings, others too may be so inspired. #MyMondayVisits

"Do candle wishes work on non-birthday kind of days?"

From #TheMerryPedestrianArchives courtesy of my friend #AbigailDoris.

https://the-merry-pedestrian.tumblr.com/post/46336838747/do-candle-wishes-work-on-non-birthday-kind-of

I turned 59 today. My birthdays are bittersweet for reasons that make it difficult to celebrate.

I don't believe Ms. Doris is on this platform, but I visit her blog each Monday for a #mentalreset. I share her posts with hope that just as she inspired me to reconnect with my outdoor surroundings, others too may be so inspired. #MyMondayVisits

"Places, revisited"

From #TheMerryPedestrianArchives courtesy of my friend #AbigailDoris.

https://the-merry-pedestrian.tumblr.com/post/80717788392/places-revisited

I don't believe Ms. Doris is on this platform, but I visit her blog each Monday for a #mentalreset. I share her posts with hope that just as she inspired me to reconnect with my outdoor surroundings, others too may be so inspired. #MyMondayVisits

"stand still"

From #TheMerryPedestrianArchives courtesy of my friend #AbigailDoris.

Mastodon, please send good vibes her way. Everyone can use some good thoughts now & again. Abbie is no exception, though she is exceptional.

https://the-merry-pedestrian.tumblr.com/post/99169428525/stand-still

I don't believe Ms. Doris is on this platform, but I visit her blog each Monday for a #mentalreset. I share her posts with hope that just as she inspired me to reconnect with my outdoor surroundings, others too may be so inspired. #MyMondayVisits

"The quiet places"

From #TheMerryPedestrianArchives courtesy of my friend #AbigailDoris.

This reminds me of a wonderfully quiet spot I happened upon in Golden Gate Park, where one can sit and gather their thoughts in silence.

https://the-merry-pedestrian.tumblr.com/post/51986045561/the-quiet-places

I don't believe Ms. Doris is on this platform, but I visit her blog each Monday for a #mentalreset. I share her posts with hope that just as she inspired me to reconnect with my outdoor surroundings, others too may be so inspired. #MyMondayVisits

"haunt your halls, by Abigail Doris" #rough demo

From #TheMerryPedestrianArchives courtesy of my friend #AbigailDoris.

https://the-merry-pedestrian.tumblr.com/post/79502162076/haunt-your-halls-by-abigail-doris

I don't believe Ms. Doris is on this platform, but I visit her blog each Monday for a #mentalreset. I share her posts with hope that just as she inspired me to reconnect with my outdoor surroundings, others too may be so inspired. #MyMondayVisits

"one of my favourite sounds"

Mine too. I sleep with earbuds and a combination of various meditative music and nature sounds, often including this.

From #TheMerryPedestrianArchives courtesy of my friend #AbigailDoris.

https://the-merry-pedestrian.tumblr.com/post/89411483885/one-of-my-favourite-sounds

I don't believe Ms. Doris is on this platform, but I visit her blog each Monday for a #mentalreset. I share her posts with hope that just as she inspired me to reconnect with my outdoor surroundings, others too may be so inspired. #MyMondayVisits

"Day Seven: Sharing Journeys"

"Because sometimes great company is all you need."

From #TheMerryPedestrianArchives courtesy of my friend #AbigailDoris.

https://the-merry-pedestrian.tumblr.com/post/42153780181/day-seven-sharing-journeys-because-sometimes

I don't believe Ms. Doris is on this platform, but I visit her blog each Monday for a #mentalreset. I share her posts with hope that just as she inspired me to reconnect with my outdoor surroundings, others too may be so inspired. #MyMondayVisits

"Afternoon light"

From #TheMerryPedestrianArchives courtesy of my friend #AbigailDoris.

https://the-merry-pedestrian.tumblr.com/post/117364091590/afternoon-light

I don't believe Ms. Doris is on this platform, but I visit her blog each Monday for a #mentalreset. I share her posts with hope that just as she inspired me to reconnect with my outdoor surroundings, others too may be so inspired. #MyMondayVisits

"Lake Couchiching

Orillia, Ontario"

From #TheMerryPedestrianArchives courtesy of my friend #AbigailDoris.

Amidst the chaotic pain of these times, it is still important to stop and ground yourself in a moment of calm.

https://the-merry-pedestrian.tumblr.com/post/123674017345/lake-couchiching-orillia-ontario

I don't believe Ms. Doris is on this platform, but I visit her blog each Monday for a #mentalreset. I share her posts with hope that just as she inspired me to reconnect with my outdoor surroundings, others too may be so inspired. #MyMondayVisits