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53. 
Walk in the Woods 
You will never go wrong by spending time enjoying nature. There is something particularly special about 
walking in the woods. Your steps will feel lighter, a deep sense of inner quiet will flood your entire body and 
your creativity will flood your entire body and your creativity will flourish. As the famed Italian architect and 
painter Leonardo da Vinci said, “Through the window of the eye, the soul regards the world’s beauty… Who 
would believe that a small scene of nature could contain the images of the universe?” 
 
My favorite time of year is autumn. The leaves on the trees reflect the brilliant colors of the season and 
it’s the perfect time for long walks in the woods. Away from the noise of the city, the values I hold dearest grow 
clearer and I can contemplate some of life’s larger questions, questions that never seem to get answered in the 
normal crush of the daily routine. I can stop by a small stream and relax on a moss – covered rock or inhale the 
fragrances that only those who walk in the woods truly experience. 
 
When I leave this oasis of nature, I am a new man. I’m more alert, more energized and more alive. Many 
of the great wisdom traditions have emphasized the restorative power of regular walks in the woods. This life – 
giving discipline never fails to yield a bounty of welcome results. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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