PIPER SMALL IS A BLOGGER/WRITER BASED IN THE WESTERN UNITED STATES.

SHE IS MOST INTERESTED IN TOPICS RELATED TO THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE IN MODERN LIFE, FAMILY, COMMUNITY, NATURE, SPIRITUAL PRACTICES, DEPRESSION AND PTSD.

SHE TRIES TO DO ALL THIS WITH AS MUCH HUMOR AS POSSIBLE. 

Wonder

Went on a long hike today on a fire road in the Lang Ranch Open Space trail area. Decent hike and could see for miles. 

What a difference to your mood and soul being outside, being active, can do. And to do it with friends: bonus. 

I would be interested to see research on what humans need. Sure feels like these are some of the basics. 

Continue to ponder these discussions about work and my role at work. It does seem I will need to step down instead of trying to come back in a limited role like I planned. I'm having a wild swing of emotions about all of that. 

If I'm honest, this involves my identity, my sense of being replaceable, my concern about how the company will be run in my absence. This isn't just about Jay; it's about deeper things and deeper issues. This is probably why it's often not advised for couples to run a company together; much is tied into it that is deeply personal, not just business. 

Heading South

Better