Ramble on

With only a backpack of worldly possessions, the distance hiker is acutely aware of need over want. Long and silent contemplation through unspoiled woods allows him to reconnect with the Creator, shedding fears, doubts, and anxieties while his ongoing physical efforts reduce his body weight, high blood pressure, borderline diabetes, and other chronic ailments and chemical dependencies. He steps with purpose. He is freed. With this newfound freedom, he allows himself to be open and vulnerable with others. A supportive community forms among hikers who are experiencing the same freedom. Ramble On finds our physical and spiritual center while hiking the Appalachian Trail.

As a minister and a physical therapist for three decades, Tom Hafer has cultivated a unique approach to our health and wellness through synergizing the physical and the spiritual aspects of our lives. He is the author of six books: Faith & Fitness, Well Planet, Aging Grace, Soul Man, When You Pray, Move Your Feet, and Ramble On. He travels and speaks about ways to care for ourselves to better care for others. His website is www.tomhafer.com.