Back to the Garden: Behind the Name

If you have taken an interest in my blog, you are probably wondering what on earth "mintabacktothegarden" has to do with an AT hike, but it has everything to do with my upcoming wilderness journey. I believe that the human race was created to dwell in a garden--walking in the cool of the afternoon with God. Unfortunately, Genesis 3 happened and man was separated from God. I believe that backpacking and the simplicity of the trail lifestyle is a whole lot like a journey back to Eden, back to the garden. If you think about it, AT life means living in nature and simply walking and listening to God day after day. As miles on the trail pass, I find my spirit becoming more and more alive and active. It's like an opportunity to recharge my inner batteries and live in the way I was designed to live--away from the constant noise, pollution, and clutter of life in average society...and it's a beautiful thing!