Wednesday, June 14, 2006
Finding Peace
One of my favorite ways of finding peace is by hiking. Today I joined 5 of my friends (who go hiking every Wednesday) for a hike off the Blue Ridge Parkway. We hiked up to Tennent Mountain and had beautiful views of the mountains all around us. The rhododendron was still blooming as well as some lilies, bluets, mountain laurel, and flame azaleas. It started out foggy and overcast but shortly after we began, the winds blew the clouds and fog away. The sun came out and shined on us the rest of the day. As I looked around I just enjoyed the beauty of it all and I feel so alive but peaceful. I always feel in awe of what God has done and grateful that he takes such good care of me. I think of all the little problems I may have and put them aside because if God can do all this, it makes all my problems seem insignificant. Hiking in this majestic glory puts everything in perspective for me and I am filled with peace.
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7 comments:
Great post, Pat! I wish I could see what you saw on your hike, but I can just imagine the beauty. Thanks for sharing with us.
I agree...so many people today forget to thank God or even acknowledge that he made creation for our enjoyment. I loved your post.
That sounds beautifuo & very peaceful. I wonder if I can get Dh to go up to Skyline Drive this weekend for a hike. It's on the Blue Ridge Parkway too. :)
I used to hike all the time, I love the REAL noises of the earth. And the smells. And of course the beauty. Thank you for sharing your peaceful day!
That sounds like a wonderful day. Just what you need to ground yourself and find your own sense of peace.
You're right, nature is full of peace and glad you had such a wonderful hike. I've been looking for a bushwalking group during weekdays that I can join to go on walks, but they all seem to have mostly weekend walks :(
My DH hikes when he does his radio hills, but it's not really something I can do. I've always wanted to - but I reckon that if I did have the legs to do it, I probably wouldn't be the person I am now who wants to do it :o)
Erm, I think!
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