A Nature Walk

Today's Self Care: A Nature Walk

A walk in nature is, for me, the most healing activity I know. The rain let up for a short while today and the sun made a rare appearance here in Northern Colorado. Luckily, I was already out on the trail, determined to connect with the earth today. I think I walked about 2 miles with all the little diversions i took to look at the fast flowing Poudre River which is running out of its banks in places. Can I just say again, even though I have said it many times over the course of this blog, "we have a beautiful Mother" (planet).

Trekking on a Trail by the RiverFujifilm X-E2 • Fuji XF18-135mm lens • 93.2mm • F/11 • 1/500s • ISO 640 — ***Trekking on a Trail by the River***
Fujifilm X-E2 • Fuji XF18-135mm lens • 93.2mm • F/11 • 1/500s • ISO 640

This Path is a Good Path

There was a time in my life when I believed that there was only one True Path (i.e. religion, healing modality, way of being in the world) and that everyone must be on that Path to reach enlightenment (heaven, nirvana, peace, happiness, bliss, freedom). That arrogance and false nobility cost me so much including friendships, love and acceptance of myself, and a sense of inner peace.

I don't know when things shifted exactly, but some where along my own path I came to realize that there are many good paths, deeply satisfying paths that lead to other good paths, and so far, this is all I know from my direct experience. I have yet to arrive at any place I would call enlightenment but I do feel peaceful and freedom not worrying so much about what path everyone else is taking. The simplicity of just knowing that I am on a good path (for me) makes life much more enjoyable.