Taking a drive out in the country every once in awhile can help clear your mind.
The solitude you usually find on those roads can help you see that people who berate you to others are not the people you want in your life, and it can help you be thankful that those who have betrayed or lied to you are no longer in your circle of friends.
That calmness that surrounds you during those drives can remind you of the gratitude you have for the good people who do surround you. They are the friends who are honest with you and somehow have the perfect blend of words to say when you need it most. They are the co-workers who lift you up with their encouragement and remind you that you are a good person and that you are good at what you do -- no matter what that might be. They are the folks you meet in social networks who know firsthand what you're going through and bring calm with their words of support.
Drives in the country can help bring the inner peace you have been waiting for and somehow show you the way to forgive those who have done you wrong, allowing you to finally let go and move on.
It can help you see what you've heard so many times before -- when you hold on to anger or resentment, you only hurt yourself.
Take a drive in the country sometime -- and enjoy the ride...
Hi Peggy: good advice - take time out to smell the roses!
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Do you have some real estate for sale along that road you have describe cause you've sold me. I live at the beach and the ocean can be a calming sight but I also love to go to a cottage we have in the NC mountains. I guess just being around nature is calming.
Matt L.-- Exactly! Smell the roses. Great point.
Matt M. -- LOL! In Wisconsin we have to keep our eyes out for deer -- they're everywhere!!
Peggy,
No wonder you liked my post! I love the green in your part of the world. Come on back any time.
Mike in Tucson
Thank you, Mike! Right now it's not so green here. Was hit with more snow last night but looks like it'll be melting SOON! Bring on Spring!!
Hello there Peggy. What invigorates me about the country road drive is the less dense traffic. That alone helps me unwind and smell the roses. Love your photo. Makes me want to set out with the top down.
Hey, Gary...exactly. I love driving or biking those country roads. For me there is just no better way to clear my head and take in all the good around me. Have a great week!
Hi Peggy, Your blog in and of itself was very soothing to me. There's a great song called "Hurt" by Christina Auguilerra that reminds me of your post.
Thank you, Barb. I know that song you're referring to. The past few months have been and continue to be a time of working through some challenging things but those drives sure do help me to see things a little clearer! Have a great evening.
Great post. I love to take a drive sometimes. I am also thankful for my good friends!
Great advice!
Especially on a nice/sunny day.
Have a good week...
Susan--thank you! Good friends are just simply some of the greatest blessings we have.
Toula -- Yes! Those drives in the country are the best on a sunny day. And warm!
What a nice idea, Peggy...