Cleanses of the Soul
Last month, in what has become a yearly tradition, I replenished my soul in the Rockies. Climbs along trails, falls along paths, and miles alone, and one hike with a partner all brought me endless doses of vitamin D and countless moments of elongated breathes and moments that will bounce in my mind's eye for days and years to come. Sometimes the weather, the gods, and the universe align. As I've alluded before, the Rockies and Colorado tend to bring out the universe aligning for me. That being said, along the way I'm reminded of things. Well, more than just things per se. A couple of years ago I published one of my favorite pieces. Yeah, I know . . . I shouldn't play favorites with the writings, so please don't tell the others. But, my little piece on the transcendence of the soul in Turkey still rings true on many levels. Even more so, or more of a side note, every time I head to the Mediterranean it turns into a comedic sideshow ...