Forests

So back in high school one of my best friends and I had this thing where we would say that we needed to "escape to our forest" and basically that meant that we needed to go to this metaphorical calm and peaceful place. Just like getting lost inside a forest and having no interaction with other people and just being able to be by yourself and think. Well today I was having a hard time with everything and I decided to go rollerblading to clam myself down and be able to think clearly. I went to this park and out on one of the trails there is a lake and I just sat down by it while the wind was blowing and the sun was shining and I just felt this incredible sense of calm and clarity that I don't think I have felt for years. I remember back sophomore and junior year when I was able to get away from everything and feel like this but life has just been so busy and crazy that I don't think I have actually tried to find that sense of calm at least in the memorable past.

I feel so much better now. I know that things will work out however they are supposed to. And I have realized that I can let go and move on. Life can be calm and peaceful and positive if I give it the chance to be that way instead of always layering it with stress and anxiety. So I'm really glad that I have been able to see this and hopefully move on to better things! :)