At the end of this summer I took a road trip with one friend and three strangers to Crater Lake, the Redwoods, and the Oregon Coast. We were constantly on the move, exploring, hiking, eating, laughing, enjoying. On our fourth night, we built a camp fire on the beach and roasted hot dogs. As I sat there with the sound of the waves crashing and the firewood crackling, the stars beginning to emerge, I was perfectly content.
Taking that time to be still, I realized that I am so much happier when I am outside. I love traveling and taking road trips. I love going new places and having new experiences. I loved every moment on that beach. It was as if time had stopped and nothing else mattered. The responsibilities that awaited me at home melted away for those few hours. And to top it off, I saw the Milky Way for the first time.
I don’t know how many times on that trip I either thought or said the words “I am just so happy right now” but it was a lot. I think about it every day. So take a break, go outside, get out of your comfort zone; allow yourself to be content in the moment.
jamie goes outside 