Tell It To The Trees
- by Sofia Blue
- Nov 1, 2017
- 2 min read
Today is a great day. I feel free. I feel calm and at peace. It's beautiful outside. And happy inside. It's the first time since 2009 that I allow myself and even feel comfortable moving my body, being silly, dancing and singing on the streets without carrying who's watching. I missed it. Man, it feels good.
I like it here so much. I know it's only been about 10 days but I really like it here. I like how present people are. Random people you meet at the shop, the cafe, the traffic light, are so comfortable with starting conversations. They say hi, they ask you how you are. They acknowledge you. That you exist. In Asia people are so shy. Although it's crowded there, you feel all alone.
I love the nature. It's so pretty now it autumn. Reminds me of my hometown. Same climate and altitude. There are four seasons here, like home. I've noticed that living in the tropics you don't really have notion of time passing by. I can't really tell you what time of the year it was when something happened. Unless I remember the date. With four distinguished seasons you always remember what season this thing happened.
I am surrounded by beautiful trees, colorful leaves. I feel like I tell it all to them. Those old giants with secrets from hundreds of years... Spending a day outside makes me new, recharged with all the energy from the trees and nature. Like a natural cure for depression.
My best friend always tells me - "Autumn is my favorite season. Because it's cosy, rich and prefect for wine and cheese in front of the fireplace on a chill night. And yet warm enough to stay out with a soft blanket. "
I love our suburban life. Never thought I would end up here. I've always lived in big cities - from 2 million up to 25 million. This change is so very needed. It's calm and for the first time in my life I actually feel comfort in this tranquility. I guess in a way this means I'm not afraid to be on my own. To face myself. The way I am. An angel and a devil. And it's OK. I'm only human. I shouldn't be harsh on my self so much. And treat myself equally good to the way I treat others. With open mind.
So what I'd say to any of you out there reading this - spend more time in nature. Find your "suburban" place. Your place of peace. Your place that makes you accept yourself for who you are.
Be strong, be brave, be mentally wise!
With all love,
SF
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