* The next few blogs posts were written while I was in Quetico (a protected wilderness area in Canada). These are the thoughts and observations I made while there with my two brothers and dad.
This is our last night here in Quetico. Thoughts and words that have been buzzing around in my head all week now elude me. After a week full of highly unexpected trials and triumphs, an unusual peace engulfs my mind and soul. Looking back it seems like I've been here for a month instead of just one week. In the time span of one little week I've experienced a broad spectrum of emotions from frustration and grief to joy and amazement. Limits were stretched, patience was tested, and buttons were pushed. Yet through all of it, who we are as individuals was solidified. Sometimes the real world with its constant and rapid moments is overwhelming. Taking a break from people, schedules, and the basic rhythm of life is quite essential at times. As you step outside of the bubble you call your life, things can become strikingly clear. This week my mind has roamed and sorted through many thoughts, issues, and ideas. Finally, after a week with many many hours spent with thoughts jumping and bouncing around inside, there's a stillness. This stillness is here in this wilderness every evening. As the water calms down and the loons start calling, the best sunset of the week set in all its majestic pinks and oranges. It is a strong and peaceful feeling that cannot be put into words.
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