The Continued Healing Of An Ex Military Man In His Early Seventies:

Hiking around the different altitudes of Arizona, USA.

For just over 12 years now, we have been coming to Arizona. Mainly with the purpose of escaping the New York and now the North Eastern Ohio brutal winters, and especially the one this year.

However, in the last few years, having been diagnosed with TBI (TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY), it has meant way more than just escaping the bitter temperatures of the north.

From having fun hiking and taking great photos from the lower altitudes south of Sedona, at around 3000ft, and seeing the different landscape with the giant cacti, to moving higher and taking in a different environment altogether.

One thing I’m seeing more and more around Sedona, AZ, is the number of serving and ex-service people and their spouses, not just here for the beauty and the fitness, but also coming to Sedona for a chance to heal, by taking in the energy given from the vortex. An area of concentrated energy swirling and spiralling from certain areas of the Earth, helping to heal emotions, physicality and spirituality. For centuries, indigenous tribes have felt the energy given from the Earth’s vortex in these locations. So, my hardworking wife, my broken brain and body feel a whole lot better by taking in the energy with the belief that these vortexes exist.

It was great meeting other veterans…some missing limbs as well as minds. Beaten up in war, yet not giving up on the war within themselves.

Our week was fantastic, even special, as it has always been on past Arizona trips.

An old man (yes, me) carries his plastic dry bag, getting fit, and feeling the energy and inner peace from the Earth’s vortex.

Whether at around 3000ft wandering around the deserts of the giant cacti, or up a wee bit to 5-6000ft and taking in the vortexes around the beautiful town of Sedona, or up to the Flagstaff area at 7000ft plus, the weather and its temperatures may change, but the feeling stays the same. Worthwhile, healing the mind and getting the fitness in around Earth’s beautiful landscapes…oh, and meeting some awesome people who have taught me more about dealing with my broken mind and body.

Just outside Flagstaff, with my walking companion, best friend and wife Patricia. A few more layers on for this walk around 7000ft.

Until next year… thank you, Arizona, and thank you to the awesome, informative people we spent time with during our trip.