"Birds singing on the banks of the narrow streams,
trees smell, branches creaking, insects humming, feet shuffling through
needle-like road, animal scents, earthy smell..."
Tangible contact with nature: it is not about fabricating
proficiency, it is all about courage, patience, challenge and enigma.
Experiencing wild nature is powerful incentive for me to
learn new things now. Being alone in the profound forest, being all alone at
the edge of the mountain can set us off on the path that changes the way we
think ourselves, our purpose in life, and the way we live our lives.
Nature brought me into direct contact with the
elements-earth, air, water, and water. It unclothes the means we have developed
to protect ourselves from their impact. It ameliorates my strength, confidence
and self-determination.
Hiking the mountains has become favorite thing for me now. I
solely hike alone and I like it the most. Its an opportunity to know the nature
in a good way. At the same time, I love to make memories with the nature and
the memories with nature are like now spurs of the moment.
With an increased urbanization, the difference between our
lifestyle and those of our evolutionary past is now a distant apart. Humans
now, are busy in materialistic world and they have no time for nature. Unlike
my ordinary life, I can't afford big expenses holidays. So, I escape from
bustle of the city and go away to the quiet of the country most of my weekend.
Hiking, a walk in the mountains or woods frees my mind and its an evidence that nature actually soothes the savage beast.
Forest bathing has improved my physical health through
-spending time in the fresh air increases energy levels
-regular opportunities for physical exercises
-relaxing nervous system by being in calm, natural
environment
-increasing stamina and fitness.
So, to sum it up, it has longitudinal benefits on us.
