Hiking is Healing
When I hike, I don’t just climb mountains — I lay down burdens. Every trail I walk is a conversation with God, a quiet rebellion against stress, and a reminder that healing doesn’t always happen in hospitals. Sometimes, it happens under pine trees and beside rivers.
Utah’s trails are my sanctuary. They demand breath, sweat, and attention — and in return, they give peace, strength, and stillness. I don’t hike for social media. I hike for the silence that speaks louder than words.
- “This trail didn’t just test my legs. It cleared my mind.”
- “Sometimes the view isn’t at the summit. It’s in the step that made you keep going.”
- “Peace isn’t passive. You walk into it.”
Spiritual Side of Hiking
When I walk alone in nature, I feel the Lord closer. The rustle of leaves, the sound of wind, the pounding of my heart — it reminds me I’m alive, not just existing.
Final Thought
I hike not to escape life, but to meet it head-on — without distractions, without noise, just breath and earth. These trails have heard my prayers, held my sweat, and witnessed my resilience. When I return home from a hike, I’m not just physically lighter — I’m spiritually recharged.
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