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Hiking up Mt. Phelps on a gorgeous day in late September.

My best friend at my side--in front, behind. Rotating the lead and pondering in silences the trail of fallen red leaves.

Mile 4 we had been warned, is s.t.e.e.p.

straight up to the summit.

we shed a layer, wrapping sleeves around waists and smile.

like a firecracker she’s up the rocks 5 feet ahead

me, stuffing a fist full of nuts “for energy” exclaiming

wait--!

let’s set an intention for this part, the tricky climb--a little extra juice sumumph ya know’ positivibrations and allthatstuff

k, like in yoga

yah sure, like in yoga

how bout...balance?

commitment?

determination? trust?

and just like that, it clicks in place.

“commitment to be and allow our best selves, no matter how hard it seems to get”

a nod and a smile we agree it’s all forward from here;

two twenty-six year old women kids set on aligning with truth

& climbing our way to the   very  very    top.