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Posted by betsydionne on July 16, 2018July 16, 2018

PC- Danny Strydom

PC- Danny Strydom

PC-Danny Strydom

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Maurice Dionne says:

July 17, 2018 at 1:52 pm

Beautiful shots. National Geographic should be knocking on the door.

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betsydionne says:

July 17, 2018 at 2:21 pm

I wish!

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What I would give to be back in this spot. Sporting some ridiculously large overalls, and having you laugh at me as I try to look sexy in said overalls. Missing @sherrockjs but not his fashion police critiques. 😝❤️ shout out to @petitemademoisellelovesdenim where I purchased these rad overalls. If you are in Redlands CA check out the shop! #overalls #fashionpolice #tattoo #yourleavingthehouselikethat?

The older I get the more solid I feel. Solid in who I am. Solid in my body. I’ve had the feeling my whole life that I was too solid, that I took up too much space, that my body was too large. I still struggle with body image but as I get older the more my rebel voice speaks up. It tells me my body is strong and capable and sexy. The thickness of my legs, my arms, and my belly is muscle and fat that protects my inner workings, and hopefully someday will create and protect life. My body has never failed to get me up mountains or swim deep in the sea. It takes me where I need to go. I should honor it as the vehicle of my life, worth far more than the space it takes up. - It breaks my heart when I hear women put down their bodies. Not only because I can see they are beautiful but because I know I say the same things to myself. We have to change this narrative. Our bodies are amazing, all shapes, all sizes, all thicknesses. Don’t be afraid to be solid, to take up space. #believeinyourself #bodypositive #bodyimage #strongaf #women #takeupspace

Smoky sunset from last weekend. Wildfire season is in full force. These fires are destructive and can cause loss of life and property. The fires are especially crushing when started by arson. Climate change and a history of fire suppression just make things that much worse. I think it’s important to remember however that in California the forest and chaparral exist in a fire system. Many of the species require fire to germinate. Fire also creates a mosaic on the land allowing for the succession of species and a rich ecotone. Fire destroys but it also creates. We should be concerned about the intensity and duration of wildfires but there is more to the story than fire= bad. I worry about the people who fight these fires and the animals that are displaced. I also worry about the effect climate change will have on fire intensity in the future. It’s important to remember however that fire is a natural part of a healthy forest. #wildfire #ecosystem #climatechange #sunset #california #californiawildfires

Sea of green and shore of granite. Meadows are my favorite ecotone in the mountains. The wildflowers, the thick vegetation, and the running water all make me feel like I’ve found a secret garden. #easternsierra #mountaintherapy #hikingadventures

Sometimes the pretties views in the mountains materialize when you look down. The smoke made hiking a bit of a struggle this weekend but after a rather windy night the sky finally cleared up and we were rewarded with blue skies on our hike out. Fire season seems to start earlier and earlier every year. Im so thankful for all the firefighters who put their lives at risk fighting the blaze. #easternsierra #fireseason #sierranevadamountains

What are the stories you tell yourself about who you are, your place in the world, and what you can or can’t do? Can you rewrite these stories and set a new path for yourself? New post on the blog about the stories we tell ourselves and how to change the narrative. Link in profile. #inspiration #flipthescript #bitofbetsy #selfhelp

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