Our Hobbies, Our Metaphors

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“In every walk with nature, one receives far more than one seeks.” – John Muir

The other day I did a really fun podcast recording with Todd Fulginiti, a musician and former teacher who is also a writer for Wise & Shine. We had a great time talking about trying – what enables and encourages us to try new things, who and what inspires us, what our limits are.

It occurred to me as I listened to this conversation that our hobbies fuel so much of how we see and face the world. For Todd, he gave examples as a musician. And for me as a climber/hiker, so much of my experience in the mountains still helps me face life. So I wrote about it for my Wise & Shine post this week: Climbing Out Of My Gunk

And here’s the link to the podcast in case anyone is interested: On Trying New Things

17 thoughts on “Our Hobbies, Our Metaphors”

  1. It’s so true that we see everything based on our own experiences, and I loved the W&S post (and the podcast). 🤍
    P. S. Also, I did look at some of Jimmy Chin’s vids. Dear God, Wynne – the ladders! I didn’t fully appreciate what ya’ll were talking about on the podcast until I saw a picture!

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    1. Thank you, Kendra!

      I love that you checked out Jimmy Chin. Let’s just be clear – he is doing things that are lifetimes beyond what I did. I always am so amazed at anyone that can climb – and be behind the camera. It’s like two superpowers!! Hope you have a great Wednesday, my friend!

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  5. I always love it when you share your climbing stories, Wynne. It inspires me when you make those connections with life and how you process the anxieties of your day productively.

    Like you, nature is a lifesaver. Something about connecting with the energy and life in the outdoors is so healing. It’s like the problems solve themselves because we allow ourselves that calm and escape.

    I hope the walk helped you work through the anxieties of the day! 🙂

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    1. Oh, I love what you say -problems solve themselves because we allow ourselves that calm and escape. Yes! And instead of beating a problem to death, giving myself and the situation a little room helps let other people and factors have time to help.

      Brilliant comment, Ab! And I love that you still love my climbing stories and they haven’t gotten tiresome. 🙂 Thanks, my friend!

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  7. LOL!
    My favorite part of this podcast was Todd talking about having been through the embarrassment and surviving so he knows he can survive it again. I love that. That’s wisdom and truth. Really takes the pressure off.

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