Posts Tagged ‘Oregon Trail’

One may find that experiencing the past helps one connect with the present

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

Ilchi Lee once said that the pioneers had big goals and a keen vision. He believes there are many types of loneliness and that if given the choice, he would choose the loneliness of those who had such a vision and struck out on their own to explore and create new civilizations. For individuals who are looking to embrace this aphorism, it may be helpful to follow the path of the historical characters who forged a path west through the U.S. on the Oregon Trail.

There are many peaceful places that exist along the Trail, and one who seeks serenity can select any of them. Individuals can embark on a multitude of different hikes in Idaho, Nebraska, Kansas and Wyoming that may help them feel as though they are experiencing a new world, just as the pioneers had.

Physical exercise can be a fantastic way to encourage meditation and contemplation within the busy mind, and focusing on Ilchi Lee's aphorism while embarking on a historical hike may help practitioners to fully embrace his meaning.