Camping in Rishikesh
Camping isn't always fun. It can be difficult to set your
own camps & pray that the weather doesn’t get bad. But I like to be
reminded that some good things come from being able to suck it up and push
through, no matter what. I think modern life and the internet give us the
ability to avoid being bored or doing tasks that are slow and challenging. That’s
why the need to be on your own, away from the flashy and fast things is
important.
There’s something honest about being with the woods. The man
made environment of plastic, cement, stress and worry doesn’t have its harrowing
effect here. Though we have evolved over centuries and have left living out in
open, but camping in Rishikesh is unparalleled fun. I feel good in my body and
good about the world when I am camping.
Perspective of mountains
Mountains allow a lot of time to forget. On camping, I don’t
worry about the food or where the water will come from. Nature provides for
all. Being in open reminds me what much of the world still looks like and what
most of it looked like just 100 years ago.
It connects me with the elements: rocks, dirt, trees, leaves, bushes,
shrubs, air – and I feel so free.Sometimes, after just going out on camping in Rishikesh to a new location, I wonder why I started. A loud voice says ", yeah, this walking up hill thing...sucks." But when I get to the top of a hill and set up the camp, it's usually worth it. I feel I accomplished something. The internet addict in me needs this reminder.
Makes my mind relaxed
Moving through hills helps to reduce the frequency of thoughts and relaxes my mind. It reduces the normal chatter my mind creates. I focus only on steps, location, the nearby scenery and the birds around. Their voices soothe me on the trail. It’s just me and forest. The rhythm and focus are rejuvenating.
Enables me to connect with others in a better way
Conversations in offices, parties or social media are often
unsatisfying for me. There's a lot of superficiality,
wasteful and annoying norms involved.
People rarely show/tell you who they actually are, how they're actually
doing, or what they're really thinking.
It's mostly scripts and facades. Camping breaks this monotony and takes
my mind to a level that allows me to speak to everyone humbly. Conversations with
fellow climbers on the trails while camping in Rishikesh are interesting. People
are relaxed, genuine and are not in the need to impress. These trails make you
a better listener also.
Trying to be spontaneous? How about exploring undiscoveredUttranchal? Join me for camping in Rishikesh.
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