I wish I could freeze the time of day right before the sun crests the horizon, when everything is quiet and anything is possible 🌓💫
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#thoughtsfrommountaintops
I finished a novel recently (I tried to be a non-fiction girly, but I’m just not). Nonetheless, I thought it had an enlightening message. I wrote down one line in my notes that I didn’t want to forget. it said: “how similar does someone have to be before you see them, first, as human?”
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There’s a lot of heaviness going on in the world right now, so I think this question is more important than ever. I consider myself a very open minded and accepting woman, but the question certainly made me stop and consider my biases.
We live in a place where people are denied access to basic rights.
Race, religion, sex, gender identity, the list goes on.
Why is it so hard for us to accept differences? Isn’t that what makes life so beautiful? Some of my most profound experiences traveling have been immersing in a different culture, a different way of life, a different lens in which to see the world.
Why are we so threatened by this?
I don’t know the exact answer. I think people harbor hate out of fear, envy, a feeling of losing power, a misunderstanding, resistance to a changing society.
Perhaps if more people turned inward and asked themselves “how similar does someone have to be before I see them, first, as human?”, then there might be a whole lot less hate in the world. Fear might turn to curiosity, acceptance, love.
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It’s not lost on me that I’m privileged, and these pretty scenes are lightyears away from what some people are currently experiencing. But I just wanted to say- my heart goes out to all the innocent lives that are being persecuted right now- I see your humanness, first.
I’ve been having the best time chasing my first Colorado fall- I did not give this state enough credit before I moved here. Colorful mountains, golden forests, winding roads. It’s all so beautiful 🥹 this is my first time getting back in nature since being on crutches for 6 weeks- It always feels like coming home when I’m out on the trails.
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Swipe to the last slide to see how I normally act when people ask me to be in the photo 😅
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Thank you to my talented friend @austinpedersen__ for the shots! 📸
I’ve been moving around for the past 8 years, never really feeling at home, never really feeling settled. And while I wouldn’t trade the adventures I’ve had, the amazing people I’ve met, the experiences, the challenges, the growth… I decided it was time to try calling somewhere home for a while. It’s a little scary not being able to predict what will come from it all, but something about watching this scene unfold made me feel like i’m exactly where I’m supposed to be 😌 🏔️