Friday, June 1, 2012

A Winter walk in the Park - Maree

“In the summer I have this friend who I am closest to, and sometimes, in the winter, I long to call her up and say, come here and live with me, in this cold place. But we are summer friends. There is a rule it seems, that summer friends don't get together in the wintertime. Now, sitting here, waiting for her, I realize that I have never seen her in a winter coat, and for some reason that makes me sadder than anything else in the world.” 
- Jacqueline Woodson 


Just because the trees are bare and there’s a chill in the air doesn’t mean you have to forgo your daily walks. In winter, sunlight and just being outdoors can do wonders for lifting your mood and self-esteem and leave you with an improved sense of well-being. 

Researchers say that winter walking could provide an effective, easy-to-stick-with therapy for mild-to-moderate depression. They also say that not getting outside during winter months slows down production and decreases the body’s store of vitamin D, which is important for keeping bones strong. 

So all you hibernating lazy bones, come join me for a walk in the park! (We'll leave the jogging for the more energetic!) 

 (It’s good to be outside again and breathing fresh air. We need to do this more often!) 

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4 comments:

  1. So lovely Maree. I walk every morning so let's get together to walk with our sketchbooks in hand!

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    1. Thank you Teri and I'm ready, coat and scarf on, sketchbook in hand!

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  2. Good post, Maree. I think i'll have to print it, and put it up on my fridge ... a little extra push to get me out the door and walking. :)

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    1. Thanks a lot Kathryn! I could do the same, use it as a reminder, as the cold and dust (no rain for us here in winter) really takes some inspiration to tackle!

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