7. Learning what you can live without- When you are hiking and backpacking, you start to learn what things are and are not necessary. Food? Yes. Water? Yes. Internet? Shockingly, No. It shows you what you do and do not need in order to have fun. It lets you enjoy life's simple pleasures. This does two things: First, it helps you simplify your life. I'm no expert at this yet (if you want an expert try this blog) but I do notice some changes in my life. When you experience real simplicity you start to see everything else as superfluous. Second, it makes you more thankful for the extra stuff in your life. Bizarre example: hiking makes me thankful and very aware of indoor plumbing. I don't mind going outside, but I do enjoy the ease of a toilet and a shower.
Though I have over 400 unread posts in my reader feed, I just added that zen subscription! ;o)
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