The best way I know to smash stress and anxiety is a run or a walk in nature.

Today I ran my normal route, through the towering pine trees, down the dirt trail, around the pond, and back up again. I did not see the squirrels I normally do, or the white and gray owl I saw weeks ago who seemed to be following me on my run and who flew right ahead of me on the trail.

I splashed through a puddle, watched raindrops fall off leaves, and daydreamed.

I chilled out, mellowed out, and breeeaathed. In and out.

When I was done, sweaty and wet, I felt better. Much better.

Wishing you runs and walks and picnics in nature in 2016.

Cheers to you.

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