Recharging – Out in the Woods

We have entered the serene surroundings of the woods.  Footsteps are intentional and purposeful, as we walk through rocky terrain, hoist ourselves through rock scrambling and occasionally have a leisurely stroll in the woods.

Sweating, drinking, peeing, our bodies work well here.  We feed them what they need – good exertion to fire them up, lots of fluid and good food, quietude and beauty and a total disengagement from the noise and stimulation of our day-to-day world.  We’re connecting with the world that was here first – the natural one,  Nature.

Two hours later, hungry from a strenuous ascent, we reach a beautiful lunch spot; usually by a lake or overlooking a horizon of trees where eagles can be seen flying high in the wide open sky.  It’s our chance to take in the beauty as we find a spot on a rock or grassy area, in the shade or sun.

The after-lunch part of the hike is usually easier as we descend and/or loop around a trail back.

There are water stops, regrouping stops and separation stops where men/women go ahead as the other stays behind so that we can relieve ourselves of the huge intake of water.

We soon hear civilization as cars are heard on a road in the near distance.  Soon to re-surface and re-enter the ‘other’ world, we are filled up, exhilaratingly tired and recharged.

What recharges you?   

I was introduced to this hiking group when my daughter, Nava, was in a rehab hospital for nine months regaining her life. I discovered that I loved getting out and away from it all – from sickness and trauma.  It was a break from my long days by Nava’s side.  It became a way of filling myself so I could continue to fill her with encouragement and hope and be there for her in a healthy way, both physically and psychologically.

Thanks for stopping by to read this.  Please share any take-aways in the comment section.