Rj Griffis discusses mindfulness, life on the road, climbing and herpetology

Wilder Mind Podcast

Rj’s life has not been one guided by script. She lives in constant growth, attuned to the vibrations of the spaces around her. She trusts her instincts and inner dialogue. She leans on the community she continues to develop in the climbing world throughout the highs and lows of life. She gives back to that community by building her skills to allow her the opportunities to help others find a better sense of self and community. You’ll hear Rj talk about life on the road in her Toyota Highlander. The freedoms found where the rubber meets the road do not come without their fair share of challenges and discomforts but that doesn’t hold her back. A year into her nomadic journey, she refuses to say that she’s homeless. These aren’t just words for Rj. It was quick to see that, no matter where she is, with her community surrounding her, she’s at home. While we were out climbing, I’d glance over from time to time to find her perched on a sunlit stone just out of frame. She always found a spot with a vantage point of the climb and the land that stretched down toward Lake Haiyaha and beyond. Deep in some state of calm appreciation, I thought best to just let her be. We all need those spaces and moments to rejuvenate ourselves. It was clear that Rj was in hers.