if i know only one thing, it's that everything that i see of the world outside is so inconceivable often i barely can speak.

1/15/2014

I believe you are latent with unseen existences, you are so dear to me. Whitman

Morning y'all,

It's a gorgeous, snowy morning up top. The mountain is dazzling white. The high yesterday reached 27 degrees. The low was 16 degrees. It was 16 degrees and snowing lightly at 7am observation. The storm didn't hit quite as hard overnight as expected and the mountain received little snow. There is still about 2 inches up top and it looks like it will continue to accumulate throughout the day. The trails are in good shape, the fresh powder has great traction. I came up yesterday without any traction devices and didn't slip at all. Enjoy the trails and be safe!

Top photo: Morning fog. Above: Evening clarity.

I had another fantastic, long hike yesterday. I timed it perfectly and had 10 miles to go at 4pm, the best time to be out. I enjoy the time of long shadows, preferring late evening to early morning. I have an easier time when I'm tired from the days effort, my mind slows with my legs and the languid, intuitive all seeing eye does it's best observing during these hours. My higher mind shuts itself down and all I do is see. It seems like the golden light breaks all barriers. Self doubt fades like early morning fog. There is nothing but glory and salvation in these hours.

dan waits

1/15/2014 01:54:44 am

"There is nothing but glory & salvation..."

can you unpack that thought for me?

Rev Dan

1/15/2014 02:45:23 am

I'm unsure what JP is talking about. But these are both from God...
Glory--The manifest presence of God.
Salvation--Life saved from the consequence of death by Christ's atoning work for our sins.

Bob in Gatlinburg

1/15/2014 03:02:31 am

I get the glory part Rev, seeing God's presence in His creation. I'm confused about JP's salvation comment too. Maybe he'll explain?

Tony Hutton

1/15/2014 02:50:31 am

He's quite the purveyor loquacious drivel.

Adrienne

1/15/2014 02:56:41 am

Yeah, but wait til you read how the ladies swoon over his words.

The Real JP

1/16/2014 05:46:05 am

Tony,
If you want to call it drivel, that is fine. But you might want to borrow a preposition.

tim 'O Thy

1/15/2014 02:51:50 am

I'll get back to you someday sooooooon you will see......

J W

1/15/2014 03:47:01 am

Some people just dont get it! and i hope they keep their comments for another site!! we do appreciate all that JP does!, and if you don't understand then dont read his posts! YOU GO JP

Josh C

1/15/2014 06:39:24 am

The eloquence and sagacity of JW's retort cannot be denied.

David C.

1/15/2014 07:25:40 am

JP is experiencing his spiritual nature which happens when our human nature is subdued. Living in the spirit brings God's glory into the world and the spirit is our eternal salvation

Ginger

1/15/2014 08:46:14 am

What?

1/15/2014 07:56:19 am

just checking out the last week of pictures - (unable to check daily)
beautiful-
as for the comments- somethings you either "get" or you don't
- thanks JP -

Pat N

1/15/2014 07:59:59 am

Another glorious post! Thanks JP!

Trish Ansert

1/15/2014 02:25:09 pm

love that photo... just beautiful

Mevin Kack

1/15/2014 02:35:38 pm

loveyou john paul krol

The Real JP

1/15/2014 11:47:07 pm

Love you too the Mevin. You'd love the fresh snow up here right now!!

1/16/2014 05:28:10 am

JP I hope you publish a book with your observations/pictures and
writings- beautiful ! up lifting ! thanks

Dar

1/16/2014 06:39:46 am

I understand where JP is coming from, I have been in church my entire life and have always felt closer to God out in his creation, and being somewhere like the back country surrounding LeConte just brings him that much closer.

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if i know only one thing, it's that everything that i see of the world outside is so inconceivable often i barely can speak.

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