Sunday, June 24, 2012

The Path Less Traveled

The path less traveled is the perfect cure to the emotional trend of depression. While all of the medication management is helpful, the ECT is working wonders and socializing with friends is boosting my spirits, sometimes it is just not enough.

I have found that a good round of golf can really help, but a nice prolonged hike down an unfamiliar path is just the thing to help fight the blues. Physical exercise is just the ticket to get the blood pumping and those happy endorphins flowing.

Acadia National Park is one of the best destinations as there are so many unknown trails to explore. It is great finding that new and exciting path. The paths less traveled have a way of keeping your mind focused on the surroundings and the journey and off all of those mundane problems that nag at us in our sedentary moments.

Keeping focused on where we step, place our feet and just follow the correct course can be very invigorating. It can also be very freeing and liberating. I get to leave all of the crap behind and really engage with my surroundings. I am able to delve into the beauty of the stones, trees and sky. I am lucky enough to be able to breathe it all in and come away refreshed and invigorated. So, get out there and find a path less traveled...you will not regret the adventure!

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