Food For The Soul

Today I went hiking for the first time in over a month.  Winter hiking is one of my favorite things to do especially when there is snow.  Last week we got over 20" in snow but I wasn't able to go due to the flu which doesn't seem to want to leave my body.  This morning I almost didn't go because of a bad night's sleep due to the flu.  Then there was the internal conflict, where the head kept saying to stay home and to get better, but my soul longed for the hike.

When I left the house the temperature was reading -6 F and I told myself I would turn around if I was too tired or cold (still my head arguing).  I met up with my hiking buddies and we started our hike.  And let me tell you - I LOVED IT! 

There was a moment where I stopped and breathed in the air and knew this was food for my soul.  I could feel a weight lifting and my creative juices/thoughts starting to flow ( I knew I had to share this with you).  I felt inspired and cleansed.  We even got to snowshoe for the first time in two years and got to a point where we had virgin snow.  We were blazing the trail! 

I did turn around early because I got tired, but this did so much for my spirit that I am still soring  from it right now.  I wasn't sure what it was going to do to my body since I am still ill, but I am glad to say that I feel better than this morning and am sure that my soul food helped.  I learned again how important it is to feed your inner essence and to listen to the call when it comes, even if it seems like a crazy idea.

Getting out of a "funk" is so important as well as knowing what helps you shift your energy.  Nature for me is a huge Healer, energy lifter and booster.  I love the mountains, the trees, the rocks, the snow, the flowers, you name it. 

So what is your Soul Food?  How do you get inspired, recharged, boosted?  What helps you shift into a positive state?  What helps you recharge?  Creative venues such as music (another one of my favorites), art, dancing, gardening, singing, writing, etc. are other great ways to feed your soul.  Which is your favorite method?