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Walk With Me


Last month, my wife and I decided to be more active and start hiking. It has been one of the best decisions we've made in a long time.

It's a nice little getaway, a mini vacation of sorts, from the repetition allowing us to take a step back for contemplation, relaxation, restoration and realignment.

Not only does spending time alone strengthen our bond and our marriage, but the beauty and peacefulness nature provides is an experience all in itself. It's an honor to share that with her.

"Communication to a relationship is like oxygen to life. Without it, it dies." - Tony Gaskins

There are times during our walk where no words are exchanged at all. Several minutes pass as we both stroll in silence. We listen to the soothing sounds of the wind blowing through the trees, leaves brushing up against each other, birds chirping and nearby water running downhill. If that doesn't steal your attention or take your breath away, the alluring scenery definitely will do the trick.

Even with all the wonders nature has to offer our senses during the hike, I have to admit, my favorite part is the smooth flow of conversation between her and I.

We discuss everything from politics and religion, future goals and possibilities, past stories of our childhood, ideas and thoughts we've recently had, food and travel, movies and television, music and art, family and friends, to work, money and finances.

We share; we laugh; we enjoy each other's company.

It's moments like this that you cherish most. It's these types of experiences that create lasting memories. It's the simple things in life that are the most extraordinary.

It took 30 years for me to realize the beauty that resides in simplicity. But now that I see it, I vow to no longer take it for granted. I've allowed too many missed opportunities to pass by as it is. I cannot go back, but what I can do from this point on is two things:

1. Live every moment humbly, being appreciative and enjoying the present, no matter where I'm at or whom I'm with.

2. No longer let anyone or anything dictate my life and the direction I'm heading.

In doing so, when my time is up, I will regret nothing because I will have died with memories, not dreams.

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