{"id":14,"date":"2010-07-02T20:49:05","date_gmt":"2010-07-02T20:49:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/practicalspirituality\/2010\/07\/get-away-the-summer-escape-to-wellness.html"},"modified":"2010-07-02T20:49:05","modified_gmt":"2010-07-02T20:49:05","slug":"get-away-the-summer-escape-to-wellness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/practicalspirituality\/2010\/07\/get-away-the-summer-escape-to-wellness.html","title":{"rendered":"Get Away! The Summer Escape to Wellness"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\"waterfalls\"<\/a><\/span>In the summer months millions of people make time to retreat
\ninto wilderness settings. From cottage homes, to trailer parks, hiking,
\ncamping, summer camps, resorts and canoe trips, there is an inborn instinct to
\n“get away from it all.” The irony, of course, is that when we are “in the
\nmiddle of nowhere,” we finally feel like we are truly somewhere that matters;
\nand once we get away from everything that fills our lives, we encounter what is
\ntruly important.<\/p>\n

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This summer, make the commitment to get away to a wilderness
\nsetting. The further and less connected to a city, cell phone or computer the
\nbetter. Regardless of your income or work life, we can all find a way, to get
\naway. Whether its borrowing a tent and taking a bus to the nearest national
\npark, or getting group of people together for a well planned adventure, one
\nthing that cuts across medical and spiritual traditions around the world is
\nthat being is nature has a healing effect on the body, mind and soul.<\/p>\n

When you plan your escape, remember to ensure that at least
\na portion of your time is unplugged (no phones, computers, TV’s or iphones\/pods\/pads.
\nEven just a day or two of environmental silence and connection to the natural
\nrhythms of the natural world will help you to put life in perspective and slow
\ndown. Take a journal or some inspiring reading with you if you really want to
\nmake the most of it and be sure you don’t simply go to a location in nature
\nwhere you spend all your time indoors, admiring the scene through the window.
\nThe greatest impact on your well being will always occur up close and personal.
\nGo for walks, hikes, bikes, or even find a way to get out on the water. <\/p>\n

It’s the kind of medicine you don’t need to understand for
\nit to work. You just need to take the time and watch for the results.<\/p>\n

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