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Category: Ancestors

The Universal Law of Success: Eyes Up! Throttle On!

By lizjansen Posted on January 6, 2023 Posted in Ancestors, Inspiration

2022 was a landmark year. After fifty-two years of riding, the time came to call it quits and free up space to explore untapped interests and aptitudes. Graduate studies have more than filled that. They have also exemplified what I’ve …

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The Grace of the Land

By lizjansen Posted on October 5, 2022 Posted in Ancestors, Liz's Stories

Five years ago today, my father passed away. It was fitting that he, a farmer, a man of the land his entire life, should pass on the Harvest Moon. My studies into how my ancestors related to the lands they …

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Back to the Books: Ukrainian Steppe to Alberta Prairies

By lizjansen Posted on September 30, 2022 Posted in Adventure, Ancestors, Culture, Liz's Stories

Last month I described the sensation of timelessness as I walked on rocks formed hundreds of millions of years ago. This month, it’s back to the books! (Read Newfoundland: Keeper of Stories in Stone) This time, I’ve landed in an …

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Newfoundland: Keeper of Stories in Stone

By lizjansen Posted on September 6, 2022 Posted in Adventure, Ancestors, Culture, Liz's Stories, Stories from the Land

Known as “the Rock”, Newfoundland is world-renowned for its ancient stories in stone. To pass it off as a single lump sitting in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Canada’s Maritime Provinces is at best short-sighted. Its geology, illustrates …

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Changes in Time and Place: Swamp Wisdom One Year Later

By lizjansen Posted on May 6, 2022 Posted in Ancestors, Culture, Liz's Stories, Stories from the Land

Swamp Wisdom 2021 One year ago, I paused my trail walk to sit at the edge of this swamp and reflect. It reminded me of a primordial pool from which life has been emerging for millions of years and will …

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Weaving a New Tapestry from Reclaimed Threads

By lizjansen Posted on July 16, 2021 Posted in Adventure, Ancestor Trail, Ancestors, Culture

I had no reason to suspect that spring day, which started out as so many others, would open the door to a new direction—one where I’d begin weaving a new tapestry. It had been just two weeks earlier when I’d …

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A Lifetime of Stories in the Palm of a Hand

By lizjansen Posted on February 7, 2020 Posted in Ancestors, Liz's Stories, Personal Growth, Power of Story
A Lifetime of Stories in the Palm of a Hand

Mom’s taken to examining her hands lately. I sit and watch, observing how hands, decorated with scars, blemishes, and wrinkles, hold a lifetime of stories.

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The Stories We Carry: Unlocking and Liberating The Message

By lizjansen Posted on September 15, 2019 Posted in Adventure, Ancestor Trail, Ancestors, Culture, Personal Growth

One of the greatest joys during this Long Road Home moto-book tour has come not from sharing my story, but from listening to the stories of others. We’ve all got them and we share universal themes. They’re passed down through …

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Signs of Spring Bring Out Signs of Dad

By lizjansen Posted on March 29, 2019 Posted in Ancestors
Signs of Spring Bring Out Signs of Dad

Dad always farmed, his life revolving around the seasons. Only in winter, when nature hibernated, did the frenzy ease. That’s when he pruned his orchards, removing what was necessary to keep fruit trees strong and bearing as much as possible. …

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Root Medicine: Good for What Ails You

By lizjansen Posted on February 1, 2019 Posted in Ancestors, Culture
Root Medicine: Good for What Ails You

Think about medicine today and you’re likely to conjure up images of synthetic powders, pills, and serums. Even today, there’s resurgence in the use of root medicines, including turmeric, ginger, and licorice, to treat maladies like inflammation and digestive disorders. …

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