On Friday July 29th, I hit the road with my faithful canine companion, Winnie, for a 50-day road trip to see my 50th state (Alaska) as part of my yearlong celebration for my 50th birthday! It’s the 50th in 50 for 50!

And although I would love for each and every one of you to be able to join me caravan-style, I know that’s not possible. So, I want to invite you along virtually . . . .

Why would you want to join me virtually?

1. You’ll get to see and hear about awe-inspiring landscapes along the way. I believe that the places I’m going to visit will have the power to spark something within you - even if just from a photograph or video. Maybe you’ll be inspired to visit them yourself someday, or be able to use them for your own imagination and visualization.

2. You can learn mindfulness meditation! I’m going to try to upload frequent mindfulness meditation videos right here, with the backdrop of this stunning scenery. So pull up a seat or meditation bench and enjoy these calming meditations.

3. You’ll receive the lessons I learn along the way. This trip is sure to be . . . well, whatever it’s meant to be. Epic, joyous, adventurous, scary, frustrating . . . no matter what, there are going to be a lot of lessons and wisdom gained along the way. And I want you to benefit from all of that as much as I do.

I’ll be posting here as much as I can (no more than once a day). But, there will be days when I don’t have any cell service. So make sure to click the subscribe button so that you don’t miss a beat!

And here’s a preview of the journey: I’ll be going through Flaming Gorge, Utah; Twin Falls, Idaho; Umatilla National Forest in Oregon; Mount Rainier National Park; and Olympic National Park before heading up into Vancouver, Canada. After a few days in Vancouver, we’ll be setting out on the Cassiar Highway up through Canada where we will see turquoise blue lakes and tons of wildlife. We’ll cross into Tok, Alaska and head into Wrangell-St. Elias National Park (our largest National Park); Anchorage; Seward (to hopefully see some whales and sea life); Denali National Park; and Fairbanks (with the hope of seeing the Northern Lights). Then it’s back down into Canada along the famous Al/Can (Alaska/Canada Highway) and toward the stunning Icefields Parkway into Jasper, Banff, and Yoho National Parks. The final week will take us back into the U.S. into Glacier National Park; the Beartooth Highway; Yellowstone National Park . . . and then finally home.

Also, if coming along virtually for this journey doesn’t feel right for you, I want to make sure that you know I’m always here for you - no matter where I am. So, consider for a moment,

“In 50 days - by September 15 - what’s one thing that I want to feel or look differently in my life?”

Whatever that may be, can you commit to yourself to take a small step over the next 50 days toward that? Here are some powerful offerings that may help:

• Free videos on my YouTube channel:

  • The 7-minute mindset series: 17 short 7-minute-ish videos to dip your toe into the calming waters of mindfulness

  • Talk on Self-Compassion - Emotional Resilience Through Connection, Presence, and Ending the War on Yourself

  • Friday evening meditations and other guided meditations

• Free guided meditations on my Insight Timer page (download the awesome Insight Timer app! And it helps me to add more content and courses by leaving a rating and review)

• Kickstart Your Mindfulness Practice: 10 Weeks to a Little More Calm, Focus, and Happiness: Now 20% for the next 50 days with the code 20PERCENTOFF

So . . . here’s to the next 50 days! May it hold new insights, joy, and energy for you.

I look forward to having you along for this virtual journey. And please drop me a line or connect on social media so I can hear about your journey over the next 50 days!