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Do you always follow the fence line and retreat from a block to your path? I am grateful that there are only a couple fences along our hill and rarely a block to the trail. However it’s a reminder to me of how we often contain ourselves both physically and emotionally. I am always looking beyond the fence if you will and take safety challenges as part of the fun.

I have fond memories of simply stepping over an insulated high voltage power line from a storm when I was six while surrounding parents were freaked out and immobilized. I took my time and calculated the risk based upon what they had unconsciously already done.

The consciousness we experience on the hill gives us permission to access and express ourselves beyond the fear most of us were raised and contained by. We are a combination of cultures most often ruled and contained by shame and judgement.. Most fear to express themselves. I suspect it was considered necessary for the survival of past generations so no judgment from me. However we are slow to change and freedom of expression is slow to evolve. Many change their physical appearance but dare not share their expression of emotion unless it contains fear or judgement.

Here on the hill it always feels like there is an open invitation to feel to our depth, to cry, yell, talk out loud to oneself and personally share our deepest feelings. A good yell from the bowels is very therapeutic.

Our book is an invitation to go beyond that which fences you in or blocks your path emotionally and spiritually.

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