Nature provides a refuge into silence. In nature, there’s no one to impress, no one judging you, no one putting their fears or expectations on you, and nothing fake. Everything about it is real and humbling.

Nature quiets the mind, but it also speaks to us. It has a way of inviting us to look at things more deeply and seeing more clearly. Including a reminder that we’re not separate entities, but part of everything. 

When we leave the company of others, their presence lingers in our minds. We might remain self-conscious, we replay interactions, and sometimes there’s emotional residue that’s difficult to shake off.

Nature doesn’t care about any of that. If you accept its invitation and immerse yourself long enough, you find the peace you need.