Comments on: Adventure: A Walk in the Woods http://www.questforbalance.com/2009/04/20/walk-woods-adventure/ Serenity, Simplicity, Happiness... Adventure! Sun, 24 Apr 2011 18:42:48 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Lisis http://www.questforbalance.com/2009/04/20/walk-woods-adventure/comment-page-1/#comment-755 Lisis Tue, 21 Apr 2009 01:20:30 +0000 http://www.questforbalance.com/?p=1595#comment-755 @ Roger: That's so great that you have done those multi-day hikes before! I know what you mean about the over-active imagination, too. When we camped in Gatlinburg we kept thinking we were hearing black bears outside the tent... but they were just squirrels. :) @ David: I'll definitely post pictures of what I thought was an exotic adventure until I compared the A.T. with France, Italy and Switzerland. ;-) I wonder where you are headed in the fall? @ Sue: Welcome to Q4B! You are so right. It's very difficult to run into a stressed out or angry person when you are out in nature. Most people just settle into the calm that surrounds them and let their troubles melt away. It's interesting that in 14 years you had only been to that park once. I met a girl from Holland today who told me she's never seen the tulip fields there! Why is it that we take so many things for granted and fail to appreciate the beauty all around us? @ Rose: You are so welcome... and I'm glad you got to finally discover nature (better late than never). It's wonderful that the mere thought of nature has a calming, soothing effect on you. Thanks for joining the conversation! @ Roger: That’s so great that you have done those multi-day hikes before! I know what you mean about the over-active imagination, too. When we camped in Gatlinburg we kept thinking we were hearing black bears outside the tent… but they were just squirrels. :)

@ David: I’ll definitely post pictures of what I thought was an exotic adventure until I compared the A.T. with France, Italy and Switzerland. ;-) I wonder where you are headed in the fall?

@ Sue: Welcome to Q4B! You are so right. It’s very difficult to run into a stressed out or angry person when you are out in nature. Most people just settle into the calm that surrounds them and let their troubles melt away. It’s interesting that in 14 years you had only been to that park once. I met a girl from Holland today who told me she’s never seen the tulip fields there! Why is it that we take so many things for granted and fail to appreciate the beauty all around us?

@ Rose: You are so welcome… and I’m glad you got to finally discover nature (better late than never). It’s wonderful that the mere thought of nature has a calming, soothing effect on you. Thanks for joining the conversation!

]]> By: rose casanova http://www.questforbalance.com/2009/04/20/walk-woods-adventure/comment-page-1/#comment-754 rose casanova Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:45:54 +0000 http://www.questforbalance.com/?p=1595#comment-754 I grew up in Chicago and was not introduced to nature until I was in my 30's. It was one of the most enriching experiences of my life. When I am bummed or agitated all I have to do is think of a wooded trail or a wide open space and it gives me some peace. Thanks for making me think of it today. <abbr><em>rose casanova's latest post... <a href="http://whatsyourplaza.wordpress.com/2009/04/20/deep-contemplations-of-the-broke-and-unemployed/" rel="nofollow">Deep Contemplations From the Broke and Unemployed</a></abbr></em> I grew up in Chicago and was not introduced to nature until I was in my 30′s. It was one of the most enriching experiences of my life. When I am bummed or agitated all I have to do is think of a wooded trail or a wide open space and it gives me some peace. Thanks for making me think of it today.

rose casanova’s latest post… Deep Contemplations From the Broke and Unemployed

]]> By: Sue http://www.questforbalance.com/2009/04/20/walk-woods-adventure/comment-page-1/#comment-753 Sue Mon, 20 Apr 2009 23:48:55 +0000 http://www.questforbalance.com/?p=1595#comment-753 I lived by a beautiful park for 14 years and only went there once. I rediscovered this gem about 3 years ago and I'm there hiking at least 3 times a week. It's a great way to rebalance and clear your mind and there's not a computer or electrical outlet for miles. My favorite part is every time I see someone (which is rare, it's a big park), they are so happy and relaxed, I've never met an angry cell phone yelling pushy person yet, I always get a cheerful greeting when I encounter another person. It's truly my mini-getaway during my busy work week. I lived by a beautiful park for 14 years and only went there once. I rediscovered this gem about 3 years ago and I’m there hiking at least 3 times a week. It’s a great way to rebalance and clear your mind and there’s not a computer or electrical outlet for miles. My favorite part is every time I see someone (which is rare, it’s a big park), they are so happy and relaxed, I’ve never met an angry cell phone yelling pushy person yet, I always get a cheerful greeting when I encounter another person. It’s truly my mini-getaway during my busy work week.

]]> By: David Cain http://www.questforbalance.com/2009/04/20/walk-woods-adventure/comment-page-1/#comment-752 David Cain Mon, 20 Apr 2009 23:19:35 +0000 http://www.questforbalance.com/?p=1595#comment-752 Excellent idea! I love the idea of an epic hike. Actually I've already got one planned. I want to hike around the base of Mont Blanc, through France, Italy and Switzerland. Gap adventures offers an alpine group hiking trip: http://www.gapadventures.com/tour/EFMB 100-something miles in twelve days. This hike is a couple years off though; I have another trip planned for this fall already. I'm sure you'll post pictures! <abbr><em>David Cain's latest post... <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Raptitudecom/~3/A1gzcoA9e6U/" rel="nofollow">There is No Good and Evil, Just Smart and Dumb (Part 2 of 2)</a></abbr></em> Excellent idea! I love the idea of an epic hike. Actually I’ve already got one planned. I want to hike around the base of Mont Blanc, through France, Italy and Switzerland. Gap adventures offers an alpine group hiking trip: http://www.gapadventures.com/tour/EFMB 100-something miles in twelve days.

This hike is a couple years off though; I have another trip planned for this fall already.

I’m sure you’ll post pictures!

David Cain’s latest post… There is No Good and Evil, Just Smart and Dumb (Part 2 of 2)

]]> By: Roger - A Content Life http://www.questforbalance.com/2009/04/20/walk-woods-adventure/comment-page-1/#comment-750 Roger - A Content Life Mon, 20 Apr 2009 17:37:49 +0000 http://www.questforbalance.com/?p=1595#comment-750 Lisis, Great idea! I did some multi-day hikes in my youth and some of it was on the A.T. I liked the whole sense of adventure and the crazy problem we ran into. One time, when I was hiking in the Grand Tetons, I woke up to this load crashing sound early in the morning. I looked outside my tent and there stood a huge moose. I became nervous, but he walked away peacefully. One time I want on a two day hike alone (not recommended!) on a remote trail. There was a bad thunderstorm at night and I became really scared at shadows. I kept thinking I saw the shadow of a bear outside my tent. It totally freaked me out, but there was no bear just my imagination. <abbr><em>Roger - A Content Life's latest post... <a href="http://www.acontentlife.com/2009/04/prepare-to-die/" rel="nofollow">Prepare to Die</a></abbr></em> Lisis,

Great idea!

I did some multi-day hikes in my youth and some of it was on the A.T. I liked the whole sense of adventure and the crazy problem we ran into. One time, when I was hiking in the Grand Tetons, I woke up to this load crashing sound early in the morning. I looked outside my tent and there stood a huge moose. I became nervous, but he walked away peacefully.

One time I want on a two day hike alone (not recommended!) on a remote trail. There was a bad thunderstorm at night and I became really scared at shadows. I kept thinking I saw the shadow of a bear outside my tent. It totally freaked me out, but there was no bear just my imagination.

Roger – A Content Life’s latest post… Prepare to Die

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