Wear away the weariness in the woods ..

The daily demands on our time and energy can at times leave us feeling low and dispirited. No matter what ails the spirit, I have found that a solitary walk in the woods wears away some of this weariness. There is within us reserves of strength to deal with any situation. In the soothing midst of nature, we are able to access and draw from this deep reserve. We return back somewhat healed in mind and body.

This same feeling is described in Anne Frank's diary
“The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quite alone with the heavens, nature and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be and that God wishes to see people happy, amidst the simple beauty of nature. As longs as this exists, and it certainly always will, I know that then there will always be comfort for every sorrow, whatever the circumstances may be. And I firmly believe that nature brings solace in all troubles.”