22/11/2023
TuesdayThoughts The first hour of a hike or the first day of a trip can make you think, "this was a bad idea" because it's out of your comfort zone. But have you considered how LOUD your comfort zone is? I notice this each time I venture out into nature. There's so many demands on your time and attention; so many distractions; and so many "dangers" to look out for...
But then you stop, and listen, and start allowing the peace and the silence to seep in. Your mind gets quiet. Your heart rate and muscles relax. And then, a peace that surpasses all understanding overtakes the noise, distractions, and dangers.
Get outside and explore. Just be present outside. Have an adventure that changes you.
🦌 Both photos are of Elk mothers with their calf, but you can see how well the babies hide. Driving through parts of the Grand Teton National Park, you really need to keep your eyes peeled around the forests. Beautiful animals that are surprisingly there one minute and gone the next.
📍 Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming; September 2023
📷 Canon 6D Mark ii.