Break Time

I recently spent two nights camping in the Smoky mountains. Admittedly, I believe these were probably the two coldest nights thus far this Fall. it was freezing and not the most comfortable, and I dread waking up in the middle of the night to cross the campground towards the bathroom, but I would do it all over. In fact, we have done this camping every year for the last five years.

You might be wondering why I would seemingly subject myself and my family to what sounds a bit torturous. The truth is, despite the cold, and the discomfort, the Fall season in the Smokies is absolutely gorgeous. there is also something so calming about getting back to nature and tuning the rest of the noise out.

I’m not trying to be ignorant of all that is going on in our world, but it is constant. We are bombarded on all sides by endless information, and most of it doesn’t seem to be very positive. How could this possibly be healthy if we do this without break? It’s no wonder that we walk around stressed out or depressed. so what am I saying? I’m saying that it is important to come up for air into remove yourself from the constant onslaught of noise and pain. Exercise, the outdoors, and quiet can go along way and are much healthier than a lot of the alternatives we easily turn to. Don’t you think you deserve a break?

Happy writing this week.