When I come into school in morning my friends more than often greet me by asking "How were the woods?". Maybe on occasion people get this greeting, but I think I found this to be a from a unique quirk I have. The outdoors has become the place of my pastimes, the place I think, and a place I frequent. I could be backpacking, Nordic skiing, trail running, spending a night, or just a short hike, but I do this activities almost everyday, just as part of my routine.
I get drawn to the outdoors because it is the place I find comfort. The moderate exercise brings adrenaline, and mental clarity, a form of meditation. I am far away from my busy life, no big obligations to worry about at the time, no people to converse with. It gives me time to think,
I get drawn to the outdoors because it is the place I find comfort. The moderate exercise brings adrenaline, and mental clarity, a form of meditation. I am far away from my busy life, no big obligations to worry about at the time, no people to converse with. It gives me time to think,