5 Times the Mountains Made Me Smile

Wren Browne|8 November 2018|

You may have already gathered, by the name of this blog, that I am quite the fan of large natural elevations of the earth’s surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level. Mountains are what brings me joy. But I also think that they are an untapped tool that everyone could benefit from. So here are five (out of many) things that I enjoy about the mountains.

 

1. The never ending hiking adventures

I believe that exercise outdoors trumps a workout in a gym any day. It is not only good for your body but you would be surprised how much your mind benefits too.

Phraya Nakhon Cave walks, Thailand.

 

2. Taking a breath

Sometimes the best cure for a busy mind is just to find a nice place to take some deep breaths. When I get the chance to do this in the presence of mountains, I experience the added bonus of being reminded how small we really are (in the nicest, most humbling way) and that the world is a big place where life just continues to grow.

A boardwalk in the Blue Mountains.

 

3. Grounding views

Continuing on from what I touched on in 2. Being at the top of a mountain and looking back down never fails to fill me with a flurry of emotions. I not only gain hope for the future but also gratitude for the present. It may all sound a bit hocus pocus but there is something about the strong, rooted trees and the solid structure of the rocks, covering the huge landforms, that just puts everything in perspective.

Erawan National Park, Thailand

 

4. The joy for Simon

This point may seem like a bit of a cop-out but.. whatever brings joy and a smile! I love the happiness that the mountains bring my puppy, Simon Garfunkel. He walks with me every morning, constantly exploring and looking for new trees to nestle under. He also always helps to find the path back home!

Cheeky little Simon G!

 

5. Spontaneous, refreshing swims

Sometimes on a hike, finding a place to swim can be the most rewarding thing! Not only do you feel close to nature, you also feel like a hardcore jungle warrior, living from the land.

Watagan Mountains

 

Thanks for reading guys. I hope that if you aren’t already a fan of the mountains, you are inspired to explore their beauty or maybe find your own way of loving them!