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Combine time spent outdoors with physical activity, and
the benefits increase substantially.
If the cycle of lockdowns have sent us inside, we have
begun to crave being outside more than ever.
But do you really need ‘stuff’ and destinations to be able to
reap the benefits of what outside has to offer? Simply put,
the most accessible place is what you find directly outside
your backdoor.
When you’re not able to leave your local neighbourhood
to recreate it’s incredible at how you can make the most
of what lies on your doorstep. The simple act of walking
or riding a bike instead of taking a car short distances will
instantly elevate your mood.
There is definitely a notion of needing ‘stuff’ to be able to
enjoy the outdoors with demand for camping, outdoor and
sporting equipment skyrocketing along with the demand
for boats, converted vans, utes, roof top tents, caravans
and motorhomes. In reality, all you need is yourself, a will
to get outside and a commitment to make something out of
nothing.
A pair of sneakers represents freedom of walking and
running, two wheels allows you to get from point A to B
with less reliance on others and the chance to interact with
your environment to help bring a sense of calm amongst
environments of high pressure and stress.
Lost
by David Wagoner
Stand still.
The trees ahead and bushes beside you
Are not lost.
Wherever you are is called Here,
And you must treat it as a powerful stranger,
Must ask permission to know it and be
known.
The forest breathes. Listen. It answers,
I have made this place around you.
If you leave it, you may come back again,
saying Here.
No two trees are the same to Raven.
No two branches are the same to Wren.
If what a tree or a bush does is lost on you,
You are surely lost.
Stand still.
The forest knows
Where you are. You must let it find you.
Knowing that you’ll come back a better version of yourself
with the ease of embracing what lies right outside your
door while working in harmony with the seasons and the
weather to do so.
The harmonious interaction with nature that helps one
self regulate when needed. Majority of this is far from
adrenaline inducing but it also has no need to be.
Previous Page: If you look, you shall find the magic of what lies on your doorstep or close to it. Make a little effort and reap the reward.
Above: In the shadow of Aoraki Mt Cook mining the easterly puffs on Lake Pukaki in the fading light
Images by Nathan Secker
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