Walking my head clear

I just came back from a good, almost an hour long walk around the neighborhood. I left home frustrated, insecure and doubtful; I came back feeling strong and sure of myself.

I've always needed time alone, as much as I've needed company. The me-time gives me peace and silence to listen to myself a bit better. But just tonight, I realised I also need time away.

Usually, the things that upset me are or happen at some special location: at home, at work... Sometimes the things can be so upsetting that I just sink into a state where my thoughts just go round and round without getting anywhere, and everything looks dark and the thoughts just get worse.

But if I get out of that place, just for a while, and just let myself think things through (and make myself think realistic and positive about them), I get stronger. :) I give myself time to really think things through somewhere else than in that exakt place, and notice that things aren't as bad as I've made them in my head.

Walking makes me stronger, wiser and calmer.

(Plus, it's good excercise.)