12/27/2025
When life starts to feel noisy for me — mentally, emotionally, all of it — I’ve learned that I can’t think my way back into steadiness.
I have to move my body and change my environment.
Getting outside has been so grounding for me, even in the winter, even when the weather is cold, icy, or honestly a little treacherous.
There’s something about putting one foot in front of the other, feeling the air on my face, and being reminded that my body knows how to keep going.
The noise doesn’t disappear, but it softens.
My nervous system settles.
I feel more like myself again.
Being out there also makes me deeply grateful for my body and what it’s capable of.
On those hikes, I’m reminded that strength shows up in moments of resilience — not by pushing harder, but by continuing forward with awareness and presence.
Hiking doesn’t fix my problems or give me answers.
But it brings me back into my body, and that’s usually where clarity begins.
I’m curious… what helps you feel grounded when life feels noisy?