winter trees

“I only went out for a walk but decided to stay out until sundown, for going out, I found was really going in.” ~ John Muir

John Muir sums it up so simply and beautifully.

When we open up to nature’s landscape we open up to our own inner landscape.

Let yourself feel nourished and refreshed when walking in nature.

Connect to your inner being and let nature restore and uplift you.

46 comments on “* Going In When We Go Out

  1. Virgilio Gavia's avatar

    Nice quote and so very true, Val. One of my favourite environmental philosophers and naturalists.

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  2. cindy knoke's avatar

    Wonderful and glorious photo too~

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  3. vanbytheriver's avatar

    Excellent…that photo is exceptional. 💖

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  4. Walking My Path: Mindful Wanderings in Nature's avatar
    Walking My Path: Mindful Wanderings in Nature

    I love that – going out to go in. 🙂 Beautiful photograph too!

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  5. anotherday2paradise's avatar

    Great image, Val. The quote is new to me, but I love it. 🙂

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  6. Karen Lang's avatar

    Love the photo Val and the message. Going out into nature pulls me within. Beautiful.

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  7. den169's avatar

    Aw! Incredible pic!

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  8. Eliza Waters's avatar

    Synchronicity! I had a really wonderful, long walk in the woods and fields today (the sun was so brilliant, the sky so blue) and it felt SO great to be out there breathing in and out, the best meditation walk I’ve had in a long time! LOVE this photo. 🙂

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  9. Tiny's avatar

    One of my favorite quotes! So agree. And I love the image.

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  10. Jill Weatherholt's avatar

    Awesome quote and beautiful image, Val!

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  11. lifebloomingrose's avatar
    soulspeak2013

    I too went walking and the wind opened my awareness of the calm within and the sheer delight of being outdoors with nature. Love this pic..Great quote…thanks Val😀

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  12. nrhatch's avatar

    What a shot! Perfect with that quote.

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    • Val T Boyko's avatar

      It’s quite special isn’t it Nancy! Love the snow against the blue sky.
      Hoping we’ll have the same on Sunday after the storm passes. 💛

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    vidishakaushik

    A wonderful picture.
    Here’s hoping you’ll visit my blog too sometime.
    http://www.thewhimsicalandwanderingsoul.wordpress.com

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  14. socialbridge's avatar

    Music to my ears, Val.
    To hell with the chores!

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  15. J. Kelland Perry's avatar

    I’ve always felt that way about nature. Problem is, it’s so darn cold and windy out there lately. 😉

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  16. Carol's avatar
    Carol Ferenc

    What a great reminder to get out into nature during these frigid winter days, Val. John Muir was such a visionary. Love the quote and the stunning image!

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  17. lorriebowden's avatar

    Stunning, Val! Thank you for the beauty and the meaning behind this post. Hope you are settled in for the storm! ♡

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    • Val T Boyko's avatar

      Thank you for you kind words and warm wishes Lorrie! We are ready. When you feel the gentle breeze on your face and arms tomorrow … Be grateful for where you are!!

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      • lorriebowden's avatar

        You betcha, Val!! I rarely take this place for granted and always feel so blessed to be here 😉 I imagine a good snowstorm would keep me housebound and I dream of the work I would get done!! 😉 Stay safe ♡

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  18. elizabeth2560's avatar

    I always do a lot of inner reflection during my morning walk.

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