A change of scenery

When was the last time you realized you needed a change in scenery? There are people who say that the last time they did so was five or more years in the past. Their surroundings never change and they wonder why it is that they feel like they are in a rut. That’s because most likely they are. It doesn’t mean they have to book an expensive trip to an exotic location. It could mean a trip to the local park or visiting a friend who lives in a nearby city or state. Doing so gives you a new perspective on life. It does require that you be in the moment with that experience. It won’t help much if you change your environment, yet use the time to ruminate over what you left. Use the time to tune into your senses. Be aware of what you see, hear, feel, smell, and perhaps taste in this new setting. If you live in a part of the world where the seasons change, plan your getaways to notice the differences and similarities. The way the air smells in the Spring is vastly different from how it smells in the other three seasons. Take a walk in the snow and listen to what the sounds are like compared to what they are like during the summer. A change of scenery can feed the soul. That only occurs when you take the action to do so. When was the last time you took advantage of a change of scenery and what was that like for you?