Module 6 reflection
I like to be in a forest. Maybe not the most primitive and serene ones like Amazon or
national parks like the Banff in Alberta, but I particularly like to hike in the mountain
trails. Just as the resources mentioned and the activities we have practiced for
weeks, it is only when I am in the forests will I be able to feel the energy and power
of breathing. It is not really easy to describe how the fresh air is like because it’s too
abstract, but I really agree what the resources say that when doing forest bathing,
engage all our senses. This is really true. When walking on the trail, small streams of
water flowing next to me alongside, and the shadows changing with the sun’s mood,
every breath seems so powerful. Deep breathes makes my ears open to the sounds
of water droplets gathering into magnificent waterfalls, my nose open to the unique
smell of humid soil and plants, and my skin gets more sensitive to the air flying
through my cheeks to my arms and legs. Once I feel every instant of the changes of
water, bird chirps, and the sunlight, I get to calm myself down and let go of the
pressure brought and unwillingly carried from the urban area. I start to enjoy where I
am, where I can be after hours of walk, and what the awe-inspiring views I can
appreciate along my forest bathing journey. Packages of not-yet-done tasks can be
temporarily put down, and I can see myself clearer. Diving into the inner mind and
listen to what my inner mind wants to tell have always bring me inspiration toward
life. Being in the forest is so amazing that I truly believe that taking forest bathes are
actually the best doctors, and to some extent, forests are also the doctors of the
gowned doctors. I like the forests in the Banff National park a lot, and I love the
masterpieces in the Yellowstone National Park. They are some of the best places to
go if one wants to enjoy the nature and seek a low-constructed area. One pity I
haven’t yet tried is to do yoga in the forests, or saying it bigger, in the nature. Maybe
I should try doing yoga in the nature next time I take forest bathes. There must be
some unexpected mental and spiritual presents waiting for me to disclose.