While writing my memoir, about Houston Women’s Hiking and my life, I could not help but focus on the many women who have come up in my life who have been influential, inspirational, and kept me going. Katina Collins is one of those. Her story about hiking could be her own book.
You never know who you can influence by your words and deeds. As I wrote in “One Foot In Front of The Other: Art, Hiking, and Healing”
A portion of the book LIFE HAPPENS
Things happen in life, and as a regular hiker, I have found hikers express these things in conversations on the trails and in campsites. I have loved and learned through women who have suffered the death of a spouse, the death of a child, and many other losses. There have been women who, thanks to the support of other women, have been able to push through the voices in their heads that told them they were too old, too sick, too weak, or too old to be loved. Instead, they have been able to find courage to push through. Women have approached them, merely stating the route they took to hike such terrain and occasionally turning to lend a hand or a hiking pole, just like on a trail.
Women healed want to help other women navigate the trail and life. They are learning that the journey is just as exciting as the destination when you are in the right company and have the right mindset in order to reach the pinnacle and move toward a life that is more complete and fulfilled. They learn to find their strength, themselves, and what is right in life along the trail. I’ve been so eager to connect with these amazing women and share their inspiration and passion! While it takes a bit of time to create these videos, In between sculpting, hiking, gardening, and writing three new books, I’ll be making more soon, so keep an eye out!
In the meantime, I’m excited to invite you to join me for some cozy private sessions in my home/studio to chat about the book. For the next three months, we will meet on the last Thursday of each month. If you’re interested, fill out the Facebook event form! It might not be a traditional “Fireside Chat” since it’s getting pretty warm here in Texas, but I guarantee we’ll have a great time visiting and sharing stories. I can’t wait to see you!
