Living Lightly
Life has a funny way of reminding us that we are here. One minute we are laughing and riding the clouds, and the next minute life is grabbing us by the wrist and pulling us down.
In January 2010 I lost my mother to cancer. My mother was my best friend, my confidant, my role model, my everything. She taught me all there is to know about life – how to fight through its downfalls and appreciate its blessings. Losing her at 22 years old was the hardest thing I’ve ever had to endure, but it also forced me to take life’s “lessons” and live with them.
Mom and Me
In the last three years I have learned how to Live Lightly. Because of my mother I have began to practice a life that I always talked, but rarely walked. I became a journalist, an environmental steward, a rational person, a kinder person, a mother of a puppy, an aspiring photographer, a world traveler. I fought through pain and fear, became an advocate of my own health, looked to people for true pleasure instead of materials, and I started caring about not just my future, but the future of others and the future of our planet.
I would like to think my footprint on the planet is a lighter one. I’ve been called a free spirit here and there… So this blog is about living that way, about Living Lightly.
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Colorado Native. Writer. Aspiring Photographer. Nature Lover. World Traveler. Environmental Steward. Previvor! www.imaprevivor.com
hello, lexie,
love the intro in your about page. so true… ^^
hey, like you, i also lost my mother to cancer a couple of years back. but i have yet to learn how to do that – to live lightly… i hope one day, i will… yes, to be able to practice that life one always talks about, but never walks. i hope soon… regards and cheers!
Posted by 35andupcynicismonhold | April 4, 2012, 3:33 amHi there!
Thank you for sharing your hardship. If I had any advice about walking the walk, it would be to allow the tough times to mold you into a stronger person… I had a hard time at first, but my Mother was adventurous and strong, and she walked her walk no matter how hard the times were or sick she was.
I believe in you! There is no better day then tomorrow
Posted by lexiejrunge1410 | April 4, 2012, 9:42 pmThanks for this, Lexie. I’ll remember that… It’s Lenten season over here (Holy Friday for the Catholics). Hopefully, some optimistic realizations will veer my way, ahaha. Cheers to us!
Posted by 35andupcynicismonhold | April 5, 2012, 8:39 pmYou two are simply beautiful together.
Posted by Mad Queen Linda | April 4, 2012, 8:00 amI’m assuming your name is Linda? Well, Linda, thank you for the comment! You made my evening
And good luck with the heights!
Posted by lexiejrunge1410 | April 4, 2012, 9:36 pmCiao Lexie, truly beautiful blog, yours. Keep it up!
Posted by allegroandrea | April 4, 2012, 9:31 amCiao! I will do my best
Posted by lexiejrunge1410 | April 4, 2012, 9:35 pmBy the way, your site and photos are inspiring! Wow!
Posted by lexiejrunge1410 | April 4, 2012, 9:59 pmyour intro is simple yet inspiring…wish you all the best
Posted by smallprayer | April 4, 2012, 1:21 pmThank you so much for the kind words!
Posted by lexiejrunge1410 | April 4, 2012, 9:33 pmHey! Your blog is boss! And inspiring! What theme are you using? I meed an upgrade for sure.
Cheers
Hayden
Posted by haydies01 | April 4, 2012, 10:24 pmHey Hayden! It’s called “the morning after”. Thanks for the compliment!
Posted by lexiejrunge1410 | April 4, 2012, 10:28 pmI love your blog and your enthusiasm about life! Looking forward to following your blog!
Posted by jojobee6 | April 5, 2012, 10:48 pmThat is wonderful to hear! Thank you for your words of encouragement and I hope you enjoy the ride
Posted by lexiejrunge1410 | April 5, 2012, 10:59 pmhello
David in Maine USA
Posted by fivereflections | April 7, 2012, 7:52 pmHey! I just wanted to let you know that I’ve nominated you for a One Lovely Blog award. My post will be published tomorrow, but basically once you’ve been nominated, you create a post with a link to whoever nominated you, list 7 random things about yourself, and select a handful of blogs that inspire you or that you love and feature them in the post.
Happy writing!
Posted by paperballpotluck | May 21, 2012, 5:06 pmAwesome!!! Thank you so very much =D
Posted by lexiejrunge1410 | May 23, 2012, 7:30 pmI re-nominated living lightly for the one lovely blog award. thank you so much for your support and inspiration.
Posted by feastfromtheland | May 25, 2012, 9:33 amSaweet, I’m flattered! Thank you so so much
Posted by lexiejrunge1410 | May 26, 2012, 11:36 amHi Lexie, first of all, you have a very nice home page. My question is linked with that. I just started to build up my own page, and I have a big problem. I use the same theme, like you, The Morning After, and on the first page I, at the “Latest post” part, the picture not appeard. What you fixed to obtain this? On your page is that little bit rainy picture with with a hat in front of a castle(?). Thank you, Zsolt
Posted by paszkanzs | October 2, 2012, 3:52 pmHi Zsolt, great question! It’s very easy to do… In the editing area for the post scroll down the right hand side of the screen. At the bottom on the right hand side you will see a box that says “set featured image”. Click on this option and upload the image you would like to use. Before you hit save, click the “set featured image” link within the uploading screen. I hope this helps! And good luck with your new theme!
Posted by lexiejrunge1410 | October 2, 2012, 4:02 pmThanks a lot! Now I understand, you help me a lot. I have to rethink some things, but at least I know in what direction I could go. Have a nice day!
Posted by paszkanzs | October 2, 2012, 5:20 pmHi there, I really love your blog, the Backpacking in Europe is awesome!
Posted by whysooserious | December 20, 2012, 8:31 pmHey hey! Thanks so much – I’m glad you love it!! Backpacking was definitely a great experience
Posted by lexiejrunge1410 | December 21, 2012, 9:32 amHey, how are you?
Good news, we are giving you the “BEST MOMENT AWARD“. Congratulations and enjoy the rest of the day!
Posted by Moment Matters | March 11, 2013, 10:13 pmHey!! That’s so awesome! Thank you
Posted by lexiejrunge1410 | March 23, 2013, 7:21 pm