Jill Gallien

Reflection at The Wisdom Tree

Reflection at The Wisdom Tree

  The Wisdom Tree Hike in LA is nothing short of inspirational.  This 1.5 mile strenous hike is one you can’t miss if you live in or are visiting LA! Put Wisdom Tree in your…

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Inspiration 4: Adapt

Inspiration 4: Adapt

  How does a tree survive with its roots hanging over the edge with no earth to delve into? What an amazing sight. It must have spread other roots above where I can’t see. It… View Post
Up Close I See Her Beauty

Up Close I See Her Beauty

  This flower is most often passed by without a second glance. Its shades of brown camouflage into the grass that the blazing sun turned mute. The bright blue sky, the vibrant pops of color… View Post
Inspiration 3: Courage

Inspiration 3: Courage

  Sometimes we are afraid that the current is too strong or that the water is too deep, so we second guess ourselves, overriding our gut feeling and over-rationalizing the risk. Playing it safe will… View Post
Inspiration 2: Free to Fly

Inspiration 2: Free to Fly

  Floating weightless in the sky, wings spread out, earth beneath you and nothing but the horizon in view No troubles holding you down, no worries or I can’ts plaguing your soul Just you and… View Post
Layers of Blue

Layers of Blue

  Malibu and her topography are stunning with beauty. Point Dume stands tall over Zuma Beach with views that expand deep into the horizon. Rock climbers take to the wall, beach goers bathe in the sun… View Post
500 Steps

500 Steps

  Hiking is a sort of therapy for the soul. Feeling accomplished about achieving great heights and leaving behind what doesn’t matter anymore because who you are becoming is way better than who you used… View Post
Murphy’s Ranch

Murphy’s Ranch

  Through rain and foggy skies, I hiked Murphy’s Ranch Trail, which leads to a 1930’s Nazi camp hidden in the Pacific Palisade Hills that was raided and closed by the FBI in 1941. Now, it stands… View Post
Chronic Pain + Hiking

Chronic Pain + Hiking

  As a sufferer of chronic pain, I find it difficult to introduce a new physical challenge, because I dread the pain that can come along with a different routine. The down side is, if… View Post
Point Lobos Natural Reserve

Point Lobos Natural Reserve

  Point Lobos State Natural Reserve in Carmel by the Sea, CA has to be by far one of the most amazing hikes I’ve embarked upon. Each corner I turned a new surprise awaited. I walked for over… View Post