Prompt #27 The Greater than Human World

July 2022

Hi Friends,

I’m currently hiking the John Muir Trail, and it has been 29 years since the first time I hiked this trail and exactly 10 years since I published the book about that trip (Almost Somewhere). Writing a book takes a long time, especially for me because I’m an incredibly slow writer. This has as much to do with the many times I need to revise as it does for my need to be outdoors (and not sitting at my desk). But life is about balance, yes?

If you want to follow my hike on Instagram, I’ll be posting photos whenever I have phone coverage. I’m @suzanneroberts28

Also, if something terrible happens in the world, and I send out a prompt that seems just a little too cheery and tone deaf, it’s because I have the prompts scheduled since I’ll be away from my desk for the rest of the month.

One of the many joys of being out on the trail is encountering animals. For this next writing exercise, think about the meaningful animal encounters you have had. Maybe you once locked eyes with a fox or had to scare a bear away from your campsite? Maybe you were bit by a dog or made friends with a stray cat? Maybe you picked up a