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Kendal, Cumbria I am now back at my sister’s house in Kendal, after we completed the West Highland Way together on Thursday afternoon. We covered 95 miles in 6 days, which may not sound much (especially since I found out … Continued
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By the time you read this I will still be out hiking on Scotland’s West Highland Way, without access to internet. I will probably be suffering from blisters, trench foot (it’s going to be WET) and internet withdrawal symptoms, but … Continued
As hopes fade of finding Steve Fossett alive, the question presents itself again: is it ever worth dying in the pursuit of an activity that you love? In answer to the first – I think it is for each person, … Continued
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Inversnaid, Scotland Unexpectedly I have internet access tonight – at the Inversnaid Bunkhouse. We are camping in the grounds tonight, but I am currently sitting in the gorgeous living room of this converted chapel, feeling clean and refreshed after my … Continued
Theory: Few things have intrinsic power. Most things only have as much power as we allow them to have. Giving away your power to externals leads to unhappiness. I’ve had my share of addictions – cigarettes, alcohol, sugar, eating, not … Continued
Theory: You are more likely to be happy once you’ve committed to something and are determined to make it work. The reporter on This American Life gave the example of his marriage: while they were engaged he was aware of … Continued