I love John Muir. Have I mentioned it before? There is something magical, contradictory and surprising in the phrase “They make their way into the heart of the roughest solitudes with smooth reserve of strength…” I’m not sure I have ever considered solitude as rough. But being alone, working alone is not always easy.
And I love the idea of conquering the challenges we face with quiet courage. There is an enviable beauty in the creatures who can reach their goals without wailing and lamenting their fate. There is grace in the steady steps and focus that makes them mountaineers.
How will you face your day?
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Jo Hawk The Writer
Jo Hawk 
A lovely quote.
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Thank you Sadje.
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My pleasure.
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Thanks for sharing this!! John Muir was really a great guy!! Have you been to/thru Muir Woods in Marin County, California?? Here is a link – https://www.nps.gov/muwo/index.htm
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I have not. Thanks for the link. 😊
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Something for your bucket list?? Be sure and see Sausalito, near San Francisco, if you ever go see John Muir Woods. I’m in the Austin Texas area. Where are you??
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Chicago suburbs. We use to go to Indiana Dunes State Park. The old gates are inscribed with Muir’s Quotes. I would love to see Muir Woods and it is going on the list. 😊
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