One With Nature

When was the last time you got "lost" in the wilderness? When was the last time you went off the grid and left behind all those worries and concerns that plague your mind on a day to day basis? For some, its been a while, for others, like myself, its been recently. Its a experience that we as human beings need to have every now and then. Just escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and just surround ourselves with nature. All my life, I have felt the "call of the wild." Growing up, I would find any excuse to go into the woods. Usually it was with my childhood friends and we would hike and camp out. We made memories and to this day, I still find myself thinking of those more simpler times. And now as a runner, I go into the woods to run the trails and enjoy the sights and sounds of the forest. It feels natural to me and I would even go as far as saying that I feel at home. The last thing on my mind is the worries of life and work. Being out there reminds me that I am a creature of nature. There is no need to worry about where the trail will take me because I a get lost in enjoying nature around me.

But you do not have to be runner to enjoy the trails. You can get out there and hike the trails. You can also bike them. Not only are you getting great exercise, but you are also giving your mind a break and recharging your batteries.You get a chance to disconnect from the society and civilization and "return to your roots." Plus you get faced with new challenges such as navigating unfamiliar territory at times and possibly walking up steep hills. But you also have to go into nature with a sense of respect since you are sharing your surroundings with other creatures who call the forest home. But it is definitely a great perk to see them in their natural habitat and observe them as you run or walk deeper into the wilderness. If you have never been out on the trails in the forest, I suggest that you give it a chance and see for yourself the many benefits it has to offer. But I must warn you, once you experience it, you might just get hooked!