I walked today, alone, physically and in thought. I left my troubles behind, put them aside for a moment, though doing that is difficult at times, so weighty they are.
My sense of responsibility is difficult to deny and I give in to it at my own expense often although, I suppose that in taking my responsibilities seriously I'm being my true self anyway. It works out mostly, but sometimes I need to leave them somewhere, find some space for me to be me. I did that today and the walk was part of that process.
As I walked I allowed the warmth to seep into me, my lungs to expand with the beautiful scents of the natural world around me and not at one moment did I think about my destination.
In moments like this, I don't believe I have a destination or, maybe a better way to put it is, the destination isn't a place, it's a different way of perceiving things like myself personally, thoughts and emotions, situations and my life itself. It is easy to get caught within one's thoughts, the every day complexities of our lives, and to fall into step with them, solving one after the other, we need to do that of course, however I've found I'm most effective at doing that when I embark upon the journey from a place of stability, positivity and clarity...and I get that through looking at things in new ways...which often comes through spending time with nature.
With each day comes new thoughts and new ways to look at my life and myself, and I take heart from nature which seems never to hurry and yet always gets everything done. It's a good example I think. Rather than rush about trying to attend to everything immediately and int he moment I approach my responsibilities strategically and always remember to take some care with myself, physically and emotionally because if I do not, nothing will get done.
I reached my destination today, a fresh perspective, thanks to my walk in nature and I'm ready to move forward again.
Becca 💗
A walk in nature not only helps us physically but also clears our mind or makes us reorder our priorities. We often find solutions just by looking at nature, she is perfect and always will be.
Life presents us with challenges, complicated moments, knowing how to react and resolve them is sometimes difficult but it is possible, we are overwhelmed by many things, but those moments will pass and the air and the light will return.
Hugs Becca.❤️
Difficult moments are part of life, just because we have to deal with them it doesn't mean life is dark, it's just life.
Thanks for your comment.
Becca 🌷
Exactly these are moments of darkness in a life full of colours. Hugs Becca.❤️
I feel like these types of walks can be difficult, but also important. Difficult because we have a lot of things occupying our time and mind most of the times. Finding time to walk and immerse yourself in thought and your surroundings to relax can be rare. It's nice that you found time for it, and that it helped you a lot.
Finding the time to think clearly is something many people probably don't do enough, they fill every moment of their time with screen time, social media, gossip and drama...add all of that to the other things life entails and there's not much time left. It's for that reason I'm not on social media and it helps me engage with my life more confidently and with more benefit. I'm present in my life.
Becca 🌷
It is normal to feel obfuscated, (you could say discontented), disconnected or perhaps tired of everyday situations that sometimes we do not see the quick solution, or the one we would like... it is normal to feel this way sometimes. You felt the need to go for a walk, to breathe, to reconnect and you did it. Here you are, draining, after a walk alone with yourself and nature. That's the first big step to start seeing everything clearly.
Sometimes we all get so caught up in our day to day lives, the good parts and problems as well, that we have difficulty standing back and seeing it objectively, although I think it's important to do that from time to to; find perspective. There's probably many ways to do it but I like walking, being in nature, my garden and sitting quietly with my cat as those things still my mind and that helps me see more clearly.
Thanks for your comment, I really appreciate it.
Becca 🌷
Well, I'm here to read you and say something when I have something to say. Maybe it will contribute, maybe not, but at least know that I am accompanying you in this journey through Hive.
Cheers!
Yay! 🤗
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