Get Outside!

Yesterday I spent 90 minutes running the trails at the Batawa Ski Hill.  The weather was gorgeous and the sights, smells, and sounds of running in the woods really put my senses in full-alert mode.  It is necessary to be very much "in the moment" when you are running trails.  If your mind wanders, or you get caught up in a conversation with your running buddy, it is very likely that you'll wind up on your butt in the mud or sustain a gash to the face by an unexpected tree branch.

In our everyday lives, we spend very little time in the present moment.  Our minds are usually whirling with thoughts of events of the past or plans for the future.  Most people don't stop very long to "smell the roses", take in their surroundings, and tune into their senses.  If you're one of these people, then happiness will be elusive. One of the easiest ways to get back NOW is to go outside. Enjoy nature.  Walk around your block, climb a hill, go on a hike, or sit on a dock by the bay.  Whatever outdoor activity you choose, I'll bet that you'll feel a lot better at the end of your excursion.  I know I do!