I read once that centering your chakras was as easy as taking a stroll through mother nature. At that time, I scoffed. How could nature possibly help me organize my messy life?
It won't. But it has been a huge help in finding my own happiness.
I was never particularly sad and was a cheery person to be around. I was just never happy with my situation or myself. I always wanted something else. It is difficult to explain, but I was just never truly happy. There was always too much noise in my mind, "be this, be that, change this, wear that... " I have found wandering through woods, going on hour long hikes, enjoying the scenery has helped with calming my mind. If I have crazy stressful thoughts, climbing rocks to reach the top of something helps. Even just for a moment. I have found the hikes that help calm me the greatest are the most difficult ones. Maybe it is from the physical exhaustion. My body just channeling energy towards moving and getting back home.
Or maybe...it's the fact that I was able to accomplish the hike. Thinking all throughout it, how I couldn't possibly be doing this, and eventually reaching the top because I kept going. The moment when pride swells up in your chest when you see the stunning view.
I highly recommend taking hikes to de-stress, or even little strolls outside. Calm your thoughts. Your soul and body deserve it. I promise it will help.
Gatbawi, Daegu
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