Did you know that different geographical locations or landscapes can be spiritually or physically healing? The mountains, forests, oceans, and deserts offer the opportunity to explore both your interior and exterior worlds.
The next time you travel, tune into the elements. Each geographical location will have its own energy, its own ecosystem, and its own natural vibration.
Mountains
Mountains represent strength and stability. By connecting to mountain energy, we generate inner strength to withstand emotional and physical problems or barriers. Mountains help us to feel centered and grounded.
Mountains can be chipped away at; holes or tunnels can be carved deeply into its core, but they always remain solid. Mountains are reminders to be strong in body and mind.
Sometimes our problems may appear like mountains, huge obstacles that we can’t get around or over, but with each step, we eventually climb the summit, overcoming personal struggles or difficulties. Mountains remind us that we can get through the rough terrain, the tough times, and reach our goals.
Deserts
Deserts are known to be an ancient and sacred place throughout history. People have been known to go into the desert to find themselves, or to seek a connection with God, spirit or the universe.
The desert offers an openness and stillness from everyday distractions and chaos. In the desert, the landscape can seem quite harsh and barren, which forces us to go within.
The desert is a place of emptiness and solitude. It can represent our feelings of loneliness and isolation, but in the desert, if you listen, you will hear the whispers of the winds that continually blow, forever moving and changing the landscape. If you find yourself in a barren and desolate inner desert, go within, seek connection, and remember that the winds of change will guide you safely out again.
Forests
Forests are magical places that for centuries, people have written stories about mythical creatures that live deep within its foliage. Forest symbolism represents our unconscious, and getting lost in the forest can represent our own inner search for direction and meaning.
Green plants and trees have been known to heal body, mind, and spirit while reducing daily stressors and tension. Psychologically, green forests can offset angry and aggressive feelings. Next time you feel irritable or upset, take a walk in the forest, chances are, by the end of your journey, your anger will subside.
Oceans
Oceans has been a source of healing for centuries. Saltwater replenishes our spirit, while salt air cleanses our lungs. The sound of waves can induce a meditative state, helping to leave worries and cares behind, while the color blue instills a sense of peace and tranquility.
The ocean is symbolic of life in many cultures. Psychologically, water is symbolic of emotions, often fluid and flowing, changing with the tides, sometimes volatile and sometimes calm and serene.
The next time you plan a trip, think about geographical locations, and let your body, mind, and spirit guide you…