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Zenji SpiritWalker

Zenji SpiritWalker (they/them) desires freedom from prisons we have made of our words and the world in all directions. For more than a decade they have been a nomad working seasonal gigs when they have to and frugally wandering the continent an estimated 20,000 miles via bicycle with occasional long distance hike intermissions. You can also follow their journey on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTok via @timebeingspirit!

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(#12) Flickers of Eden & Apocalypse

(#12) Flickers of Eden & Apocalypse

In the morning, Yogi Bedtime and I had breakfast with Mary Poppins. Then we prepared our slackpacks, Before heading out a lightsaber in a pile of

Jun 19, 2025 : Zenji SpiritWalker
(#11) Lucretia: My Reflection

(#11) Lucretia: My Reflection

"Two worlds I'm in between." - Sisters of Mercy, Lucretia The last night in the windowsill at the shared hotel, I spent reading most of a book

Jun 14, 2025 : Zenji SpiritWalker
(#10) Spirits Walk With Me

(#10) Spirits Walk With Me

It was going to be a decent walk for me from the 501 Shelter to the Eagle’s Nest Shelter. I am improving in ability in my legs, but still feel far

Jun 11, 2025 : Zenji SpiritWalker
(#9) Don’t Put Butterflies into Coffins

(#9) Don’t Put Butterflies into Coffins

That morning I had a several mile walk to Stay-AT-Swatara. Where I intended to charge things and shower before moving on. Once I arrived a couple

Jun 8, 2025 : Zenji SpiritWalker
(#8) Before Another Tornado

(#8) Before Another Tornado

To indoctrinate boys into the rules of patriarchy, we force them to feel pain and to deny their feelings. - bell hooks, The Will to Change Before

Jun 3, 2025 : Zenji SpiritWalker
(#7) The Best Zen Wrecking Crew Yet

(#7) The Best Zen Wrecking Crew Yet

The trail out of Boiling Springs surprised me in how quickly it went under trees again, as the rumors had me believing the 14-mile walk to the next

May 31, 2025 : Zenji SpiritWalker
(#6) Cross Trails Spirit Vortex

(#6) Cross Trails Spirit Vortex

The shipping information for my phone when ordered off eBay the 2nd night of Trail Days said it would arrive between Tuesday and Thursday. In

May 29, 2025 : Zenji SpiritWalker
(#5) Calm Before The Trail Days Storms

(#5) Calm Before The Trail Days Storms

Waking up at 5am to walk to a trailhead in the rain felt a lot better knowing it was going to end at a dry Trail Days. Even as the cars roared by

May 28, 2025 : Zenji SpiritWalker
(#4) A Path of Indestructible Wakefulness (or, Week One)

(#4) A Path of Indestructible Wakefulness (or, Week One)

I've been getting caught up on blogging to match this year's adventure thus far, as I was accepted as a Trek blogger a couple weeks into this. By

May 23, 2025 : Zenji SpiritWalker
A Dumpster Diver’s Guide to Thru-Hiking Lifestyle

A Dumpster Diver’s Guide to Thru-Hiking Lifestyle

In long distance hiking culture there is this sort of constant onslaught of gear-oriented layouts and I wanted to add my own being a bit different

May 22, 2025 : Zenji SpiritWalker