Welcome! I am a contemplative thinker and photographer from Colorado. In this blog, you'll discover photographs that I've taken on my hiking and backpacking trips, mostly in the American West. I've paired these with my favorite inspirational and philosophical quotes - literary passages that emphasize the innate spirituality of the natural world. I hope you enjoy them!

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In the Spirit of Wildness,

Stephen Hatch
Fort Collins, Colorado

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Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Solitude teaches us to sink our roots down into our innermost being where the water of Life dwells.


I found this Limber Pine growing out of a crack in a boulder with just a bit of soil for nourishment. It reminded me to spend time in solitude, where there doesn't seem to be much of any substance happening, at least not in the way of exciting events. In solitude, there is a simplicity that teaches us to sink our roots down into our innermost being where the water of life lies waiting in silence, hiddenness and secrecy.

Photo: Limber Pine growing out of a crack in a boulder; Rocky Mountain National Park, CO; January 11, 2013

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