Presence isn’t something we “do”—it’s something we become. Over the years, the animal companions in my care have quietly taught me what true connection feels like in the body: invitation instead of force, stillness instead of rushing, and joy that’s shared rather than distracted. This is the path I’m walking now—heart-led, deeply embodied, and rooted in what’s real.

A reflective hiking story about listening to the body, moving with presence, and finding nourishment through nature, awareness, and heart-led pacing.