Sarah Dalzell
Searching my soul for my truth. Sharing my story. #Positivementalhealth
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“The best thing to hold onto in this life is each other” #audreyhepburn Cheesy sappy Valentines post ahead! @hotcarlolson you came into my life as a complete surprise. You have become the person I want to fall asleep next to, the person I want to wrap their arms around me when I cry, the person I want to learn and grow with, you are the first person I want to call when something exciting happens. Happy Valentines to my amazing partner, my belay catch, my road trip chauffeur ❤️ #roadstotravel #trekkingtoes #allaboutadventures #adventureenthusiasts #mecnation #westfalia #frenchmancoulee #hikingtheglobe #hikevibes #idhikethatcrew #seemorewilderness #pnwescapes #herPNWlife #sheisthewild #wanderwomeninc #merknmountains #Outside_project #liveyouradventure #allaboutadventures #wildernessnation #pnwescapes“If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude” #mayaangelou HONOURING MY AWESOME. My Monday reminder is to BREATHE, to LET GO, and to APPRECIATE. When my depression visits me, it feels like a downward, unforgiving spiral. One without cause or motivation to give reason. It is exhausting. I feel weighed down by negativity, becoming numb yet syndical. Not having a reason for my sadness sends me into a whirlwind of overthinking as the claws of self doubt and self hatred dig into my heart of confidence. I become critical, questioning my decisions and my path; the voice of self doubt never so powerful. BUT... Today I am being intentional with myself, honouring my awesome. Sarah Dalzell - feisty, open, learner, loving, adventurer, growing. #motivationmonday #mentalhealthawareness #roadstotravel #trekkingtoes #allaboutadventures #adventureenthusiasts #mecnation #exploreBC #britishcolumbiamagazine #hikingtheglobe #hikevibes #idhikethatcrew #seemorewilderness #pnwescapes #herPNWlife #sheisthewild #wanderwomeninc #merknmountains #Outside_project #liveyouradventure #allaboutadventures #wildernessnation“Your beliefs become your thoughts, your thoughts become your words, your words become your actions, your actions become your habits, your habits become your values, your values become your destiny. “ #ghandi I want my choices in life to be a reflection of what I value. I want my daily actions and energies to be a reflection of who I am, all of who I am. I want who I choose to spend time with to have those shared values, for time is a gift I cannot get back. I value my body and my health (in all capacities). For many years I treated my body poorly - starvation, restriction, over exertion, purging. I understand that sometimes alignment of actions and values needs love. Today - I honour my body. I eat well, but allow for treats. I am active and adventurous but allow myself rest. I am learning to allow myself to cry and to feel. Reflect - do your actions and choices align with your values? And if they don’t, think about why... #roadstotravel #trekkingtoes #allaboutadventures #adventureenthusiasts #mecnation #explorewashington #goatrodeosessions #hikingtheglobe #hikevibes #idhikethatcrew #seemorewilderness #pnwescapes #herPNWlife #sheisthewild #wanderwomeninc #merknmountains #Outside_project #liveyouradventure #allaboutadventures #wildernessnation #mentalhealthawarness“You’ll never find peace of mind until you listen to your heart” #georgemichael A lesson learned the hard way. I think for most of my life I’d been ignoring, silencing, devaluing my inner voice - honouring external, often preconceived expectations of what I should do. This was toxic towards my mental health and self worth. I still struggle at times to let my inner voice surface, to honour its true power. But each time I do, I feel stronger, and it reaffirms the value of listening to, and trusting myself. Nurturing my mental health often means breaking old habits, shifting behaviours, and creating new - it takes time. Show yourself love, patience, and compassion. It takes time. #positivementalhealth #bellletstalk #roadstotravel #trekkingtoes #allaboutadventures #adventureenthusiasts #mecnation #exploreoregon #smithrockstatepark #hikingtheglobe #hikevibes #idhikethatcrew #climb #climbing #womenclimbing #seemorewilderness #pnwescapes #herPNWlife #sheisthewild #wanderwomeninc #merknmountains #Outside_project #liveyouradventure #allaboutadventures #wildernessnation #rockclimbingwomen“And one day she discovered that she was fierce, and strong, and full of fire, and that not even she could hold herself back, because her passion burned brighter than her fears” - #markanthony I know what it feels like to feel alive. Not just living, but to feel alive and happy at its highest peak. This feeling is what I hold onto, this feeling gets me through my dark. #roadstotravel #trekkingtoes #allaboutadventures #adventureenthusiasts #mecnation #exploreBC #britishcolumbiamagazine #hikingtheglobe #hikevibes #idhikethatcrew #seemorewilderness #pnwescapes #herPNWlife #sheisthewild #wanderwomeninc #merknmountains #Outside_project #liveyouradventure #allaboutadventures #wildernessnation #tourismsquamish #exploresquamish #tourismwhistler #explorewhistler“The purpose of life, after all, is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience” - Eleanor Roosevelt Relieved. Grateful. Adventuring. 1 year ago I today I suffered a mild traumatic brain injury. In the blink of an eye the tasks that were once so second nature to me became skills I had to relearn; walking, holding conversations, socializing, tracking with my eyes, processing information and emotions, driving, balancing. Today, I am filled with relief and gratitude...because although I may experience minor symptoms as my recovery continues, I have been able to heal and relearn. I am able to live my life - Not just return back to the basic tasks I needed to function in everyday life, but be able to experience the adventurous that fill my heart and spirit with so much happiness. I am able to life the adventurous life of Sarah. #roadstotravel #brainhealth #braininjury #braininjuryawareness #trekkingtoes #allaboutadventures #adventureenthusiasts #mecnation #rockclimbing #climbinggirls #idhikethatcrew #seemorewilderness #pnwescapes #herPNWlife #sheisthewild #wanderwomeninc #merknmountains #Outside_project #liveyouradventure #allaboutadventures #wildernessnation #exploreoregon #frenchmancoulee #mentalhealthawareness"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even heard, but must be felt with the heart." – Helen Keller It isn’t just the physical act of climbing. It is the experience as a whole that keeps us going back. Climbing is understanding yourself; your body, your movements, your breathing, and your thought process, your energy. It’s is feeling stress and fear and releasing it as a calm power. Climbing is connecting with your partner; communicating, trusting, and supporting. Understanding their movements. Knowing they are there to catch you if you fall and allowing yourself to feel exposed and vulnerable with them - free of judgement or ridicule. What we bring to climbing, we bring to our life and our relationship. If we didn’t love it. We wouldn’t do it. #pnwcrew #smithrock #oregonisbeautiful #roadstotravel #trekkingtoes #allaboutadventures #adventureenthusiasts #mecnation #hikingtheglobe #hikevibes #idhikethatcrew #seemorewilderness #pnwescapes #herPNWlife #sheisthewild #wanderwomeninc #merknmountains #Outside_project #liveyouradventure #allaboutadventures #wildernessnation #rockclimbingwomen #rockclimbing“What mental health needs is more sunlight, more candor, and more unashamed conversation” - #glennclose My mountain euphoria. Living a new experience, finding hope and strength in my adventurous soul. I cry in my mountains to release and move forward. Feeling relief that happiness still exists within my heart, even if I am struggling to find it. #roadstotravel #trekkingtoes #allaboutadventures #adventureenthusiasts #mecnation #exploreBC #britishcolumbiamagazine #hikingtheglobe #hikevibes #idhikethatcrew #seemorewilderness #pnwescapes #herPNWlife #sheisthewild #wanderwomeninc #merknmountains #Outside_project #liveyouradventure #mentalhealth #choosemountains #choosemountainswomen #positivementalhealth“It’s not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves” - Sir Edmund Hillary This was a long overdue reunion with my beloved mountains, but my spirit and drive were in battle with emotional exhaustion. It amazing how much the mental game comes into play when hiking - how easy it would have been for us to turn back when things got hard. The view was worth every emotional breakdown that came from pushing through self doubt. @caitlynzietsman another one for the books 🏔 #roadstotravel #trekkingtoes #allaboutadventures #adventureenthusiasts #mecnation #exploreBC #britishcolumbiamagazine #hikingtheglobe #hikevibes #idhikethatcrew #seemorewilderness #pnwescapes #herPNWlife #sheisthewild #wanderwomeninc #merknmountains #Outside_project #liveyouradventure #choosemountains #choosemountainswomen #exploresquamish #hikebc #womenhikers #allaboutadventures #wildernessnation #squamishadventure“If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want you to be happy, practice compassion” - Dalai Lama I’ve been called out. I am strong for myself. I am strong for others. But, I rarely show myself compassion enough to let others be strong for me. I hate admitting that I need support, or that I am not okay, that my strength isn’t enough. But as usual, the universe is brilliant at teaching me a lesson. Time for this pit bull to step down and trust my community to support me in my time of need. #roadstotravel #trekkingtoes #allaboutadventures #adventureenthusiasts #mecnation #exploreBC #britishcolumbiamagazine #hikingtheglobe #hikevibes #idhikethatcrew #seemorewilderness #pnwescapes #herPNWlife #sheisthewild #wanderwomeninc #merknmountains #Outside_project #liveyouradventure #postivementalhealth #depression #survivingdepression #yosemite #halfdome
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Chapter 18: I give you permission…
A recent conversation with some friends has surfaced a truth for me. Although the last few months have been filled with amazing opportunities, adventure, and love, emotionally I have felt extremely off balance. I have been pushing myself, driving through … Continue reading
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Chapter 17: Alignment.
Choice is an amazing concept. Recently I have began to embrace the full power and influence of choice, recognizing that my life, my energy, my world, is a reflection of how I choose to act or react, how I choose to … Continue reading
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Chapter 16: Fear
DISCLAIMER Don’t get me wrong, with any decision, taking a thoughtful approach and understanding the whole picture is a responsible and valuable process… But when choosing whether to do or not do something, if “FEAR OF…” is stopping you, it may … Continue reading
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Chapter 15: Finding Zen
Balance has been redefined. Balance which once was the ability to juggle, has become a recognition that the ALL intricacies of my soul must be honoured and nurtured. Throughout my journey, I have had moments where I felt off centre, … Continue reading
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Chapter 14: Seventy-Five.
Seventy-Five And although I try hard not to be driven by numbers anymore 75 is representative of much more than a quantity, it is representative of change. It is 75 days of choosing self love, choosing life, choosing happy. 5 months ago, … Continue reading
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Chapter 13: “I Love my legs because…”
For a majority of my life I have had a negative view of my body. Spending hours in fitting rooms tear soaked with shattered self confidence… trying outfit after outfit as my self esteem melted away…it was never the clothing, I blamed … Continue reading
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Chapter 12: Bringing Light to the Dark.
We do not stand alone. The power of sharing. The ripple effect. The strength of community. Over the past couple weeks I have seen and felt the efforts to shed light on the reality of mental health. More and more I … Continue reading
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