This summer in Yellowstone, I discovered places to escape the crowds and find solitude. The first time I met Shoshone Lake, she gave me a cold shoulder. Since then, she’s warmed up to me and has provided a place of peace.
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The Shortcomings of Paradise
In previous writings, I said that Yellowstone has treated me well. The park is beautiful and striking and I am enjoying my work and the opportunities that may come from my employment. These things are true. Nevertheless, the experience isn’t what I thought it would be. Daily, I grapple with my perceived shortcomings of paradise. Happiness ebbs and flows and I’ve done much thinking to discover why. Continue reading “The Shortcomings of Paradise”