Eine Pause

Out of the woods for two and a half weeks now and it is all a bit strange, really. I say this all the time, but once out of the wilderness, I go through a couple days of pure melancholy, trying to make sense of what humans have made a reality and even though I don't want to be affected by it or succumb to any of what seems nonsense, the media and society still has its hold on me. It's not necessarily a bad thing as far as being concerned with how you fit into society. It is entirely human. We all need our tribes. It's just a matter of belonging to a tribe that accepts your authentic self. Key is authenticity and connecting with those who accept that and are able to be authentic in and of themselves. And now I'm just ranting...

 Out in the wilderness, its surreal. No phones to distract you, no Facebook, no politicians. And those out there with you, they engage purely in conversation because there is no cellphone to be constantly looked at. All you have is each other's company in the vast wilderness, untouched by the bull shit, we humans have created.

 I've taken a break from my adventures as a wilderness therapy guide, mostly due to the weather getting colder and I am attempting to continue working on my degree. Granted, there's a high possibility I'll go back out there come summer of 2017.

 Being succumbed to the restraints of society, and missing the pureness the wilderness provides, I'm challenging myself to let go of some worldly things I no longer want to have a hold on me. I'm taking a break. Taking a break from social media... Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat. Ironically, blogger is a form of social media as well, though I find it a bit more productive than those listed before. I wish to write on here a little bit more to share some thoughts, but I can't promise anything.

 Lets commit to living more fulfilling lives. Because perhaps we should start living instead of merely surviving.

 All my love,

 McKenna Marie xx