Buddhi Ruparathna

  "Wilderness is a necessity... There must be places for human beings to satisfy their souls.  Food and drink is not all. There is the spiritual." Being in the nature is therapy for human beings. The healing benefits nature has are indeed infinite. Being outdoors can improve your mood and reduce stress. Nature can reduce negative mental states along with emotions of restlessness, anxiety, and fear. It can evoke pleasant feelings such as happiness and a peace of mind with the release of dopamine. When you are surrounded by nature, the number of stimuli, such as television and mobile devices, will be reduced. Therefore your attention grabs the sights and scents that surround you. You're able to be mindful because your focus is on the present moment. Nature encourages you to move slowly and listen to the natural rhythm of your body. Your body and mind will reap the benefits of relaxation and rejuvenation in this fast-paced world which will allow you to have a deeper look ...

Take a break to sync in with life. Revisit the good old memories.  Revive your childhood and the things which you used to love doing as a kid. Be grateful of the fact that you have lived such wonderful times. Be thankful about having friends and family who would make you smile, laugh with you and were there for you during those gloomy days to bring the smile on your face back. Do those things which you did to make yourself feel you alive but didn't have time for during the past years. Explore the things which would make you smile and fill your heart with joy. Go roam in the wilderness. Dance to the tunes which you used to love. Make your own colorful mess of art. Gaze at the sparkling stars of the night sky. Be that soft soul who continued to grow with resilience.

    Come sit with me …   Hello you, Yes, you ! Can I ask you something ? Would you like to come sit with me ? Let us just sit and talk about anything. No proper agendas. Just anything, anything you would like to share. About your moments, favorite food, favorite songs, your hobbies, your favorite sports, your pets and even aliens. I would like to listen. Share all your heartbreaks and worries. You might stumble on words, you might think why should you share all of it with a total stranger, but hey you are getting that heap off your chest right ? And this stranger would give you a hug. Never underestimate the power of a caring heart and of course a hug. And meanwhile if you are lucky you would get your favorite food from this one too, she thinks food is indeed a cure. Let us share the moments of joy and happiness and look forward for the ones which are yet to come. And maybe all you need is nothing but a peaceful moment of quietness , and yes ...