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In August and September of 2024, at 69 years old, I was privileged to hike the Colorado Trail: a 486-mile-long adventure that recharged my inner light through gifts from nature, connections with family and friends, and the trail itself.

I was surprised by the gift of several conversations with hikers about their experiences with mental health issues and how hiking was helping them to cope and recover. I was not surprised by the number of people living with mental illnesses, because the National Institute of Mental Health estimates that more than one in five adults in the US experiences mental illness each year. I was just surprised by how many people were willing to share their stories with me. I considered it an honor that they would talk with me openly about their experiences and struggles, and it made me hopeful because each of those conversations helped to eliminate the stigma about mental illness. If you or a loved-one could use extra support, please look for a NAMI affiliate in your area.

This video shows a few of the life affirming gifts that made up each day.

Music:
Ziv Moran, Wooden Smile
Lunar Years, New Frontiers
Benjamin Tissot, Angels By My Side
Tenderness
Camp in the Woods
Little Maps, Out of the Blue