I went for a hike the other day, for the first time in years, really.

I work from home full time. I enjoy it but I miss being outside regularly. 

My past career had me next to a wilderness park, surrounded by lakes, trees, and Canadian Shield. Now, I’m sitting in my home office on the 12^th floor of a high-rise in the city.

An escape from the urban jungle was long overdue.

The first thing you notice is how quiet it is in the woods. Then again, it’s funny how loud silence can be.

The forest is alive with sound. There’s a melody, a sort of music in the air.

• The wind whispering through the tree branches
• The crunch of leaves, snap of a twig
• The chipmunks jostling about

All singing in unison. 

It’s a restorative symphony orchestrated by nature. And your footsteps become a part of that earthy concerto.

Friendly smiles from passersby

The wilderness has a magical effect. It reinvigorates inspiration, refills motivation, and re-energizes your will to overcome what holds you back. 

Proven to relieve stress, anxiety and depression, a short time in the woods turns the sourest of moods into something much sweeter, bringing peace to a chaotic mind. 

It can restore your faith in humanity, too. 

There’s a sense of community on the trail. Everyone you come across greets you with kindness, with a friendly smile and the nod of a head.

It helps you stay grounded and connected.

And sometimes that’s exactly what you need.

I’ll see you out there.