Day 9: Go To The Park

One of the best places to find healing is in nature.  In a recent online post the University of Minnesota points out that time spent in nature reduces stress, speeds up the time of healing, and promotes a feeling of connectedness.

I have personally found great benefit spending time walking, taking pictures, or just relaxing in the park.  Both of my children enjoy spending time on the slides and swings.  I think park life is totally underrated.

I recently enjoyed spending time at Wheaton Regional Park, here in Maryland, USA.  In this park there are so many things to enjoy.  My mother was married at this park in the botanical gardens area.  There are plenty of trails to walk on, a train, a merry go round and plenty of picnic areas.  If you come you may want to enjoy a snack or get something to drink from Miss Mercado’s Ice Cream Truck.  She has been a regular fixture there for more than 10 years and offers a welcoming smile and a broad selection if treats.

A pastor once said that God’s first book is nature.  With the recent reporting of the damage of spending too much time in front of a screen and with the rising epidemic of obesity it would seem to be a wise choice to set aside time daily to spend outdoors in nature.  Here are some pictures from my photowalk at the park yesterday.

Today, I will spend some time outdoors in God’s first book, nature.

 

If you are near Wheaton, Maryland you may want to check out the Montgomery County Friendship Picnic today from Noon-5pm.