The Best Remedy

Have you ever gone on a hike, out in the woods, well away from the beaten path and managed to be by yourself even for a few minutes. When the weather is nice and comfortable, to stand there an be still, to listen and observe-- For me the peace at that moment is inescapable. No matter what anxieties I may have carried up with me, they just seem to vanish. It would be nice to be able to capture that feeling in the midst of everyday life. This quote by Anne Frank captures it for me.


The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quiet, alone with the heavens, nature and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be and that God wishes to see people happy, amidst the simple beauty of nature.         -Anne Frank