Sep 6, 2023·edited Sep 6, 2023Liked by Anastasia Allison
I just read this while sitting in the airport, waiting to board my flight to Fresno where I’ll catch a shuttle that will take me up into the High Sierras for the beginning of an 11 day backpacking trip along the John Muir Trail. I have entrusted ALL of my gear to the airlines in hopes that it will be there when I arrive.
This series of emails has given me a belly full of food for thought. Part three hit home on many levels as I ponder the steps and toil involved in this and other adventures to amazing places.
As I try to build my little wood burning business, wondering just what it is I have to offer, what problem I have to solve, etc my mind and heart is full of doubt and trepidation. Your enthusiasm, courage and generosity are contagious. I feel seen and have taken your words to heart, so I’ll ponder all this while I connect with the wilderness and disconnect from the rest of the world… and I’ll be thanking God for you and the miracle you are, and the treasure you have placed in my heart today.
Crystal, your words brought tears to my eyes!! THANK YOU! It has been a sometimes very lonely journey over the past 5 years trying to navigate these worries, fears and doubts... it is my greatest hope that my words and experience can help others on their own journey. You are such an amazing human and have so much to bring to the world. I'm so proud to know you and have you as my friend - and I hope you discover so much joy and clarity in the wild on your adventure.
Thank you for writing this series! I have been noodling for awhile how my idea would even be manufactured or handmade. After reading this article I started googling phrases for a random idea I had for part of my "invention" and I actually found a possible solution! I'm not sure my idea will make manufacturing status but if I can hobble together one prototype by hand I'll be pretty excited. :)
I just read this while sitting in the airport, waiting to board my flight to Fresno where I’ll catch a shuttle that will take me up into the High Sierras for the beginning of an 11 day backpacking trip along the John Muir Trail. I have entrusted ALL of my gear to the airlines in hopes that it will be there when I arrive.
This series of emails has given me a belly full of food for thought. Part three hit home on many levels as I ponder the steps and toil involved in this and other adventures to amazing places.
As I try to build my little wood burning business, wondering just what it is I have to offer, what problem I have to solve, etc my mind and heart is full of doubt and trepidation. Your enthusiasm, courage and generosity are contagious. I feel seen and have taken your words to heart, so I’ll ponder all this while I connect with the wilderness and disconnect from the rest of the world… and I’ll be thanking God for you and the miracle you are, and the treasure you have placed in my heart today.
Thank you Allison.
With love, Crystal ❤️
Crystal, your words brought tears to my eyes!! THANK YOU! It has been a sometimes very lonely journey over the past 5 years trying to navigate these worries, fears and doubts... it is my greatest hope that my words and experience can help others on their own journey. You are such an amazing human and have so much to bring to the world. I'm so proud to know you and have you as my friend - and I hope you discover so much joy and clarity in the wild on your adventure.
Thank you for writing this series! I have been noodling for awhile how my idea would even be manufactured or handmade. After reading this article I started googling phrases for a random idea I had for part of my "invention" and I actually found a possible solution! I'm not sure my idea will make manufacturing status but if I can hobble together one prototype by hand I'll be pretty excited. :)
Very good “READS”! ....THANK YOU.