![252469695_360459599209982_4003096818076885569_n.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmP2z5c1gRmRwdq9r2tftaUYcqckCzM5jdwjyVoBp8Gr1N/252469695_360459599209982_4003096818076885569_n.jpg) > "I found far more answers in the woods than I ever did in the city." Mary Davis

Thank you for this challenge @edrickph80, here I am posting a throwback picture of me walking in one of the forests in Camotes, Cebu City. For me walking through forests is a mindfulness exercise. This practice can be as simple as walking in any natural environment like forests and consciously immersing or connecting with what’s around you. The silence of the still forest had a peaceful effect, chirping from birds could mesmerize us into quiet fascination, and the air rich with earthy smells had a calming effect. I believe that all of these are benefits from the forests. I think it relieves stress because for me it works wonders!
While waking into the woods it could also benefit from spending time in the forest by learning more about the healing power of natural forests, It could help us realize the importance in healing environments through better forest management practices. > As you all can see I'm still skinny here because this was a photo my cousin took way back September 2011. Wish I could turn back time. This was a memorable moment because this was the first time my cousins and I went to a trip together. It was definitely fun!
When we travel with our parents, they will are always hesitant for us to try new things during a trip. It might spoil the thrill if our travel partners does not have the same pace as ours. There comes our cousins or closest chums, who have grown up with us and turned out to be pretty rad travel partners since childhood. It's always a cool thing to find a travel partner with incredible memories since childhood. So having a trip with them way back 2011 is definitely for me the best occasion to recreate and cherish the memories you made with them. I wish we can go on a trip this year!

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_{Incredible time with my best pals from childhood till now!} ![250931_1683242611904_546447_n.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmRjXY1f2RmLNUdTFzsm3bFQYJX8tC7VxV2JYZxcQtWhZd/250931_1683242611904_546447_n.jpg) Till then guys! I challenge two of my friends here to share their Forest story @jenesa and @monsiou. Love and Light, @sakura1012

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_{@sakura1012 is an ambivert, a non-conformist, a clinical psychology graduate student, a proud feminist and a life traveler. She is currently a part time writer- a mental health advocate and a mental health professional. She promotes mental health awareness and psychology related topics through her blogs. Join her as she do the things that she loves by putting her thoughts into words and by raising her voice though her articles.}