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Seeking Alpha in the Himalayas
by Peter Alternative Seeking alpha is not exclusive to the myth perpetrated by most active portfolio managers trying to beat the market. ...
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Jun 18, 20243 min read
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Why living a more examined life is worth a closer look
by Peter Alternative It’s amazing what happens when you take some time to yourself to unplug from the matrix that is our 24/7 always on...
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Jun 18, 20243 min read
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Keeping it Safe in the Whites
Recently, I found myself reflecting on the juxtaposition of the incredible beauty and physical and mental challenges one enjoys when...
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Aug 30, 20233 min read
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The Value of Connection
A famous musician friend once said to me, “Peter, it does not matter what work you do as long as you add value.” At the time, I was...
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Aug 30, 20233 min read
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Feeling Your Life Force Through Drumming
Author: Peter Alternative What if I told you that I knew of a way to enjoy an emotional catharsis, a natural increase of endorphins,...
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Jun 6, 20234 min read
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Fractal Shapes: The Science Behind “Awe” in Nature
Author: Leila Pellegrino You may have experienced a sense of “awe” in nature before. You may have stepped outside for a moment, and felt...
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May 30, 20233 min read
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Sherpa of Souls Moves to Professionalize with Hire of 1st Staffer
We are thrilled to announce that Leila Pellegrino has accepted our offer to join the Sherpa of Souls (SOS) family, as an Outdoor Guide...
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May 5, 20231 min read
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In The Words of Brene Brown: Courage is Contagious
Author: Leila Pellegrino Let’s set the scene, on a gloomy day in May. I am walking into a rafting outfitter in Maine that is nestled up...
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May 2, 20234 min read
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Top 10 Books to Guide Your Mindfulness Journey
Author: Peter Alternative In conjunction with the launch of our upcoming monthly newsletter; the Mindful Mountain, we want to start the...
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Apr 21, 20235 min read
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Living Life On The Edge: How Embracing Discomfort is The Key to Personal Growth
Author: Peter Alternative I’ve been blessed in many ways, including the joy of having two healthy sons. My older son and I shared the...
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Apr 21, 20233 min read
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Getting to Know the Rx of the Nature Pyramid
Public Service Announcement: Getting to Know the Rx of the Nature Pyramid “Millions of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are...
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Apr 7, 20233 min read
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The Sherpa of Souls WHY
Author: Peter Alternative Sherpa of Souls wants to take backcountry travel adventure as is offered widely by many great organizations...
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Mar 22, 20233 min read
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Being Part of the Solution to our Mental Health Epidemic
Author: Peter Alternative As I alluded to in my 1st post, the US has a mental health epidemic. Some of the regularly sited mental health...
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Mar 14, 20233 min read
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Introducing Mr. Sherpa of Souls
Author: Peter Alternative I’m in the process of writing the next chapter in my professional life after 25 years of financial consulting...
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Mar 13, 20231 min read
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