Haiku #3: The Quiet

Illinois River Hued colored bright blue,Silent breezes, floral scents,Time, present, be still.Shawn Ward, 5-7-5 One of my hikes I happened upon this expansively massive river. This was at Starved Rock in central Illinois. Illinois River is the picture above that happens to be a tributary of the great Mississippi River. Just so happens it’s 273... Continue Reading →

August 29, 2021 0

The Well Podcast 🎧: A Walk and Talk

Another episode I take outdoors. Who needs a studio when we have nature’s own studio outside. I share about stacking, mindful walking, and resetting or restoring best practices on our days off from work life. It’s not just selfish to take some time for yourself to reset or charge, it’s essential! Link: https://anchor.fm/shawn-ward/episodes/Morning-Walk-and-Talk-e12f80ihttps://anchor.fm/shawn-ward/episodes/Morning-Walk-and-Talk-e12f80i Hope you... Continue Reading →

June 9, 2021 0

1,2,3 for Week #15

Stories We Could Tell Welcome to your 1,2,3 for this week. I had a great week of a vacation to experience for myself and my wife. Lots of hiking, being outdoors, letting the spring come to me in many different ways. Your one thought for this week or, challenge should you can take it either... Continue Reading →

April 11, 2021 0

The Well Podcast 🎧: Step Outside, Take a Hike

Catawba Falls, Pisgah National Forest, NC Today I take the podcast on a hike to Catawba Falls in Pisgah National Forest, NC We discuss finding time to do something out of your routine, being outside, and reliving some of our fondest childhood memories. Link: https://anchor.fm/shawn-ward/episodes/Step-Outside--Take-a-Hike-eugneb There was so much to take from this walk. I... Continue Reading →

April 9, 2021 0

The Well Podcast 🎧🎤: Recuperation (16mins.)

One our listeners took me up on the challenge of providing a topic for me to study for a future podcast. I loved this topic of recuperation and what I learned from it. In today's world everyone and things are trying to take a piece of us. Which makes recuperation a super relevant subject to... Continue Reading →

October 25, 2019 0

7 Point Saturday 10/5/19 👨🏻‍💻

Fort Monroe, VA Had a bit of adventuring and some new topics I got into this week. Here’s what I dipped into. 1. “When People Ask You How You Are Doing, Stop Replying with ‘Busy’” Kind something we all might unconsciously do from time to time. I know I have. This article made me tackle... Continue Reading →

October 6, 2019 0

August to September 👨🏻‍💻

Photo by Christina Morillo on Pexels.com I let you down in August. I had such grand plans for the posts and casting for that month. It just wasn't a good month and I let it lead me. But we learn right?! Time to move on into September. September for me will be a little crazy... Continue Reading →

September 7, 2019 0

Vacation Was a Blast and Worth It

WE NEED A COMPLETE VACATION TO BE OUR BEST SELVES FOR OTHERS. Yes, that was intended to be in caps and yes, it's because I am yelling at the top of my lungs. As you all know, I put a pause on the work I've been doing both on the podcast front and on the... Continue Reading →

April 11, 2019 0

Vacation – Take One

First week of April and I'm going on a vacation. You won't see much for posts from me unless I'm super inspired this week. The podcasts will be back next week as well. Some facts that I hope you, like me, won't become a statistic of: 21% of us will leave 5 or move vacation... Continue Reading →

April 2, 2019 0