Are you a happy camper? Is camping something you recall doing as a child but haven’t managed to do as an adult? Do you see RVs and trailers on the road and wonder where the drivers are headed and what adventures are awaiting them?
New places, new people, new activities
Camping is a perfect way to see new places, do new things, and meet new people. Camping narrows life down to a micro-focus, leaving many things behind for another day. Camping connects us with nature, re-centers us, and reacquaints us with the great outdoors!
Slowing down…
There are easily recognizable benefits to camping. Getting away from the hustle and bustle of life, eating fun camping foods, and sitting around the fire reconnecting are a few of them. Each of these in and of themselves are beautiful things, but there are unexpected benefits to camping too.
Take a look.
Camping:
Reminds you to slow down and get some fresh perspectives.
Helps you appreciate the small things and simplicities of life.
Keeps you focused on the present and being connected with nature.
Slow down and see what happens-
The days leading up to a camping trip can be hectic. Organizing the equipment and provisions needed for the trip can be time consuming. Getting your workload handled for time off and being disconnected can feel like a lot of work. Setting up camp and unpacking may be a bit draining, but once the work is done and you begin to take in the atmosphere – the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes – everything changes. That’s when everything seems to slow down, and perspective starts to change.
From sleeping under the stars to cooking breakfast over an open fire, the simplicity and beauty of it all can be very invigorating and exciting! Lazy days reading books, hiking, or just chatting with family and friends feels better than it does back home. Over the course of the trip, new perspectives about what matters most tend to shift.
Toilet paper and clean water
Depending on the type of camping you do, you may have an unusual bathroom situation and may or may not have access to limitless clean water. Being forced to use less and make do helps you to appreciate the small things in life. Camping creates a minimalist environment where creativity is key. From conserving water to cooking more creatively, there are so many details that come into play.
Wind in the trees and what’s that noise?
Camping is a delight for the senses. Bacon has never smelled as good as it does when camping. The sound of the wind in the trees and the sight of stars at night are magnified. Camping narrows your focus to what is happening in the moment and right in front of you. From heightened hearing, listening for animals both friend and foe, to seeing plants and flowers that aren’t typical in your area, camping keeps you connected with nature in a way you simply can’t do at home in most areas.
There are many joys that come with camping. Some obvious and some not so much. Camping can really help reset your senses and reconnect you to those you love and the beauty all around you.
Happy Trails😊💕
