When you found peace in the MOUNTAINS......

I’m a mountain guy/mountain lover/ mountain climber. Except that here’s the thing: I don’t even live in the mountains – not even close!

Few months ago I traded in my mountain lifestyle as i love to travel to places – and I wouldn’t change that decision for the world! But I must confess what I can’t shake…the mountains stole my heart. Here’s why:

        The mountains are good for the soul

I have never in my life claimed to be an adventurer – until I started hiking in the mountains. With the lovely, lush green forests and foothills, the tantalizing teal lakes hidden away like a secret prize waiting to be found, and those stunning sky-high jagged peaks, it was love at first sight. But more than that, hiking in the mountains became an immediate passion because of the way it made me feel. I was able to just be the real me and connect with the version of myself that felt the most authentic and true. As i was doing some soul searching, I found my peace in the mountains.

The mountains in Himachal pradesh were so incredible that i just found peace there and that's the main reason I got to those mountains thrice in 2 years.Somehow without trying, you are able to confront your demons, re-evaluate your problems or your goals or you desires - you are able to widen your perspective and reflect om 'the big picture'.

   They have healing powers

You can call me crazy but really there is something in the air or in the water or the trees but there is something that always drive you towards a betterment of yourself. It’s as if there is an energy source in those summits that you can tap into and feed off of.Getting out there literally fuels you and rebalances you; you will notably feel more calm and happy, and less irritable or anxious. There was never a time that I left the mountains without feeling refreshed, happy and inspired – ready to take on anything that came my way.

They serve as an opportunity for personal growth

Through challenging yourself, both physically and mentally, you grow. Through pushing yourself outside of your comfort zone and getting out there, you flourish. Through completing something you started and seeing it through to the end, you make progress. Through getting lost or falling down or failing to summit a climb, you learn to not only be kind to yourself knowing you TRIED your best, but you blossom into a more humble person! Through interacting with nature and wildlife, you develop respect for the earth and empathy for the well being of the environment and of the animals.

Can you relate? Let me know in the comments below!