“When you feel a peaceful joy, that’s when you are near truth.” ― Rumi
Whether it’s a lap around the block, a hike through the woods, or a power stroll to the mailbox and back, walking in nature (or anywhere, really) helps lower stress hormones, clears mental fog, and gives you the illusion that you’ve got it all together—even if you’re wearing mismatched socks.
🧘♂️ Why It Works:
• Moving your body calms your mind
• Nature boosts feel-good chemicals
• Squirrels are great listeners
• You can’t doomscroll if you’re walking without your phone
So the next time you feel like tossing your phone out the window or Googling “How to move to Iceland without telling anyone,” try something simpler:
Put on your shoes.
Go outside.
Breathe.
Walk.
Repeat.
No co-pay, no waiting room, and no clipboard judging your snack habits.
Always Mine!
No more Vacation!
Term of Light this Day begun!
Failless as the fair rotation
Of the Seasons and the Sun.
Old the Grace, but new the Subjects —
Old, indeed, the East,
Yet upon His Purple Programme
Every Dawn, is first.
What is the single most important question you can ask yourself today? Take some time to think about it. Maybe it is not as obvious as it might appear. I thought about it this morning while I was drinking my coffee and eating my oatmeal. The question I asked myself ended up raising more questions for me to answer. I asked myself, “What can you do today to discover a deeper level of happiness?” Well, the next question was, “How can drinking your coffee and eating your oatmeal make you happier?” Now, that was a good question. I stopped thinking about my question and enjoyed the smokey flavor of the French roast coffee I was drinking. Then, I paid attention to my oatmeal. I always put cranberries in my oatmeal along with Goji berries. I put cinnamon on top and add some raw honey. I savored every bite. When I finished I asked myself if I was happy. My answer was, “On a scale from 0 to 10, where 10 is the happiest a human could possibly feel, I’m at a 7. I feel peaceful. Life is good. I’m looking forward to my day. ” So, what is the most important thing you can do today?
