A Writer On The Run
The best way I know to smash stress and anxiety is to run or walk in the woods.
Yesterday I ran my normal route through the towering pine trees, down the dirt trail, around the pond, and back up again, in the rain. Round and round. I looked for the white and gray owl I saw weeks ago who soared right ahead of me on the trail – twice – but he did not show.
I splashed through a puddle, watched raindrops fall off leaves, and daydreamed.
I chilled out, mellowed out, and breeeaathed. In and out.
When I was done, sweaty and soaked, I felt better. Much better. Less worried, less stressed.
Wishing you relaxing and lovely runs, walks, camping, and picnics in the woods in 2016.
Cheers to you.
