Rock formations like this one at Rockaway Beach, Oregon, are fascinating to me. How do those base rocks support that huge weight of rocks above? And if we could look underwater at all of the little islands and rocks in the oceans around the world, how many of those islands have a solid base, and … [Read more…]
I met this baby elephant in Bali, and he was such a friendly creature. It’s amazing how this little guy will grow into a massive animal. Elephants are known to be incredibly smart creatures, and I wonder how much the principles of being Self Aware apply to animals. Will the events of this young elephant’s … [Read more…]
#ThrowbackThursday to a sunny day on the balcony of a cruise ship. Cruise ships are so interesting, because you get a taste of so many destinations and cultures in a short time. I believe that my journey to Self awareness has led to a greater appreciation and curiosity for other cultures.
It’s no secret that I’m an animal person. This colourful little bird became my friend in Australia. I love travelling and seeing the wildlife in countries around the world. I believe that animals are an amazing judge of character, and I am proud that little creatures are comfortable with me. I believe that a big … [Read more…]
Sure it’s fun to pretend to be stuck in a historic prison-turned-museum in Yuma, AZ, but let’s be honest – a lot of people are imprisoned within themselves. When you don’t understand yourself or why you do and say what you do, it can feel like you’re trapped. I wrote Be Self Aware to help … [Read more…]
On my travels, I am occasionally lucky enough to get to visit amazing locations like the Coliseum in Rome. This structure has seen almost 2000 years of history. It has seen emperors and kings, and millions of regular people like me. Each had their own story. Each was on their own journey. Each was yearning … [Read more…]
The Maniniholo Dry Cave on Kauai Island is an amazing feat of nature. It goes back over 100 feet, and I was thrilled to walk all the way to the back. The only thing hiding at the back of this deep, dark cave is tourists, but what are you hiding in the deep, dark corners … [Read more…]
Did you know there’s a leaning tower in the UK? Caerphilly Castle in Wales is a fascinating destination. Built well over 700 years ago, it’s the second largest castle in Britain, and as you can see in this picture, one of the towers has a significant lean to it. While it makes for a fun … [Read more…]
As a child, I avoided swimming. My manager parts wouldn’t let me go swimming because it meant I would have to take off my artificial legs in front of other people. A young part of me believed that it was shameful to have artificial legs and that no one else wanted to see them. It … [Read more…]
I think that my childhood years, spent largely in the hospital and then feeling very much as an outsider in my family’s world, are a big part of what causes me to seek adventure and to love travel. Despite two prosthetic legs and the world telling me that I shouldn’t be able to do certain things, I … [Read more…]