Well and Whole Creative Blog

Go with Sara on a hike in the New Zealand mountains where she’s reminded to listen to her gut feelings. It turns out that this time, they might just be hunger, and a need for sunscreen. She’s also reminded of the very valuable lesson you might need to relearn as a high achiever – rest, don’t quit!

I’ve waited 12 years to hike the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, and today is finally the day that I’m doing it. It’s November 7, 2024 and I’m full of nervous and excited energy. Admittedly, even though it’s been a dream to do this hike, I don’t think I fully understood what I was getting myself into…Read to see what really happened, some surprises, and the lesson you’re really not going to see coming!

Sara here! Yes, you read that right. I’m moving to Middle Earth…I mean New Zealand! As I sit here wrapped in my cozy blankie and heating pad, I still can’t believe that I’m typing this and that it’s real. And also that it’s all happening in less than one month?! So let’s start from the top shall we?