A friend and I took a day trip up to Big Sur and chose to hike the Vincente flats trail. It is 10 miles out and back. The turn around point is a lush redwood forest. The hike was full of beautiful conversation and appreciation for the escape into the Big Sur mountains. The redwood forest energized us for the hike back to the car. As we hiked along, I had time to see the trail differently. Just moments before, I had hiked on this path, but finding myself in the same spot brought new viewpoints, literally and psychologically. There was a time when I primarily sought after hiking loop trails. I was enticed by the idea of covering new ground through out the whole hike. I continue to love loop trails but my attitude changed after a little reflection. I was reminded how retracing your steps on the trail can offer many special perks. Those perks coincided with the personal growth that can be gained when you spend a time reflecting on your past actions and thoughts. The PerksReturn with a feeling of accomplishment
Experience the same place with a new perspective
You have the opportunity to ingrain the special moments into your long term memory
Identifying these little perks elevate my experience on and off the trail. Memories are powerful tools. Memories can help shape how we identify yourself and others. Revisiting a memory when you are in a positive state can offer great reward.
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