Question Inside or Outside? - Page 3

Jet · #21 09-04-2008, 04:59 AM

I love being outdoors. I am happiest when I am hiking, camping, fishing, at the beach, gardening or some such thing. When I am outside my spirit feels calmer...more at peace.

I really can't stand to be inside...I always feel caged and trapped, sort of claustrophobic (no matter how large or small the space is). Sometimes it is ok, can be nice and cozy but for the long haul...yuck. Unfortunately inside is where I spend most of my time. Being outside is wonderful...getting there is the difficult part. I even have trouble getting my dog out for a walk. Being in the city does not help as I always feel like I am on overload.

We are talking about buying a home next year and are seriously considering going east of the mountains (or more accurately, to the mountains), almost to the Canadian border. About 20-30 minutes outside of a mid-sized town. We both like the idea of being able to go outside and see nature as opposed to skyscrapers.

Cindy · #22 09-04-2008, 10:02 AM

When I'm outside I feel free and part of the cosmos. I tune into the sounds around me. It always gives me a global perspective outwards rather than an inward focus.

But there are times I prefer the smallness and safety of indoors to reflect inwards. Honestly, and sometimes brood or marinate.

One of my favorite things to do outside is go to a State Park near home and sit next to the stream at a picnic table with a large coffee and write in my journal. It is so peaceful.

Anonymoose · #23 15-04-2008, 11:49 AM

Sometimes I don't want to leave my bed; other times I can't stand to be at home. It depends on how my symptoms are affecting me. I do observe that my symptoms sometimes make my decisions for me.