Asyiqin: My Place of Solace

I think that the only place that would provide me with a sense comfort would be somewhere where I could feel at peace, serene and calm. It is somewhere where I could rest just my mind and let all the troubles go away. I feel that to have such a place is very important because it is somewhere we could always go to when we’re feeling distressed or confused.

I have always thought that being around nature would be the best cure for me if I was ever depressed. So as expected, my only place of solace would be something to with nature like a park, beach, mountain, cave or a river.

My house was built in front of a deep forest. I found my place of solace after venturing the forest when I first moved into my new home. The forest is not too thick that is why I’m allowed to go in it alone. I don’t believe that going into a forest alone is frightening instead I think it’s rather soothing for the mind. Whenever I feel uncomfortable, distraught or angry I would usually head straight to my special place in the forest. The moment I step into the forest, I would instantly feel tranquil.

I would always walk along a familiar trail until I would reach a stream located deeper into the forest. As I walk I would see myself being surrounded by trees huge, tall and in all shades of green and brown as far as my eyes could see. Most of the trees were so tall that their leaves and thick branches would block out the sunlight. Everywhere I turn I could see different types of sweet smelling flowers and wild colorful birds flying over me and into the thick leaves of the trees. The temperature would always be just right, windy but a bit humid; it could easily soothe the mind.

The stream belonged to a waterfall, a spot where I spent most of my time thinking things through. The waterfall carries a slow current and there is a little cave behind it. It is cool and a bit wet inside the cave but it provides me with enough shelter whenever it starts to drizzle. I would normally sit on a small patch of wild flowers near the waterfall and gaze into the water filled with fishes, orange in color. The water would be clean and clear with fallen leaves and petals floating on it. I would play with the water, letting it run through my fingers and I would close my eyes while hearing the soft murmurs of the stream. Every so often I would lie down on the soft grass and stare at the sky, absorbing my surroundings.

I would never feel irritated by the grass instead it would be refreshing to just lay there doing nothing. While lying down I would hear the sound of the leaves rustling, the wings of butterflies fluttering, the birds chirping and so much more of Mother Nature’s creation. I would feel the wind blowing my hair and the smell of the fresh water entering my nostrils. The blades of grass would feel soft and hard at the same time on the palm of my hand.

I’m really thankful to have found my place of solace and that it would always give me the sense of serenity I needed. The feeling I get whenever I am so close to nature is truly indescribable.