"Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a summer's day, listening to the murmur of the water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time." –Sir John Lubbock
In my recent blog, I shared about our adventurous journey in reaching our itinerary and how we were amazed by the unblemished Banghitawan Twin Falls of Busugon, San Remegio, Cebu. This time, our entire half-day walk of the said place that is worth a share is what I'm going to blog about.
Reconnecting with Mother Earth is not truly a waste of time. Every time that I'm doing this, I have my child with me as I wanted her to escape the days of being busy with gadgets. It is with nature that I can detoxify myself by gazing at the cottony-blue skies, purify my inner self by immersing myself in its tranquil and deafening silence, and rejuvenate myself by listening to the flowing of the river that seemed to sweep all the negativities hidden inside of me.
The Moments With Nature
The goodness of the river
Listening to the natural babbling sound of the river brought me to the state of being meditative. It appeared to have been sprinkled with a magic spell that led me to a full relaxation that is medicinal to my well-being. The pleasure and the joy of crossing it chased all my wearies away momentarily as I was mesmerized by the spotless flowing water. Staying behind it was soothing and refreshing as we felt the freezing air caress our skin. Looking from a distance, the luxuriantly thick green leaves perfectly framed the cascading river and captivated my attention to take a snapshot. The river here is fabulous and so irresistible.
Naturally Carved by Nature
The art that is naturally carved is splendid! The boulders that I have spotted have shown how firm they are throughout the test of time. They signified being resilient even during the worst. Nature's painting is truly incredible. The uniqueness that it offers to human beings is beyond compare that even humans cannot equal to the abilities that nature has.
The Wonders of the Floating Clouds
As we proceeded our journey, initially we were hesitant to see the gloomy clouds as they indicated heavy rain. Good thing the sensational foamy white clouds suddenly appeared and instantly turned our moods into pretty ones. Gazing at them brought us enjoyment and we regained our strong determination to move forward.
The Mighty Trees
I was totally in awe upon seeing the tree roots clung tightly to the cliff so they can survive. The strong will and power of these trees are just amazing. Having them around is very beneficial for our survival thus, I admired their one-of-a-kind characteristic that will offer goodness to ourselves.
The shade of the trees saves lives after being exposed to the flaming sun which can hurt badly. Another amazing nature that offers service for free. Sitting on the ground over the green grass has total fulfillment and contentment after this walk.
The vast field planted with numerous mango trees is exceptional. Aside from the benefits of the fruits that we enjoy, they are beneficial for minimizing climate change. The oxygen released from them is essential to our health. The power of trees is everybody's need for sustainability.
The strenuous walk
We were worn out from this walk and we were starving however, even a single regret from our hearts was never felt. We enjoyed it to the highest level as we were inspired by the quote by John Burroughs "I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order." This strenuous walk with nature was one-of-a-kind. It was healthy and full of enjoyment.
The Banana Plantation
Filipinos are known for being a hard workers. Seen from the opposite side of the road is the huge banana plantation that is to be imported. The numerous banana-bearing fruits added vibrance to our eyes. The fruits of the labor are about to be reaped soon.
Our moment with nature was amazingly remarkable. It doesn't need to be costly to feel contentment and to attain the betterment of oneself. We were able to take a break so that we can see the beauty of nature, breathe the fresh air for a healthy heart and mind, and we have compiled another great memory as a mother and daughter bond that will be cherished forever.
Immerse yourself in nature even once in a while and with this, we will continue to live quietly and peacefully. With nature, everything is amazing!