On page 60 of the book, “Landscapes of the Sacred” there is a line that I could relate to. The line is, “Sacred places return us to the ordinary as often as common places disclose for us the underside of wonder.” Whenever I’m in a state of sadness I always tend to go to a place that is significant to me. Places I’ve been before where I have fond memories, always allow me to forget about or calm down from what is upsetting me. Sometimes just getting away from the environment of my day-to-day life can allow me to calm down and resolve whatever is stressing me.
Many times when I am stressed about certain things in my life, such as school, friends, or girls. Often when I am coping with these stresses, I will tend to drive to the ocean. Whenever I’m around places like this, I feel as if my thoughts are clearer and I can think rationally. At these tranquil places I can escape from the hazards that the common place influence on me.
Often at school, when I’m feeling bothersome, I will take a drive over the James River Bridge. Seeing the water that always keeps moving on helps myself move on. Also walking on the beach and getting exercise helps me relax when I’m tense.
Other places, such as the mountains help me relax and forget about the stresses reality can offer. I cannot get up and go on a vacation whenever I’d like so I take day trips instead. Many times I have taken a day trip to Old Rag Mountain. I enjoy climbing this mountain because I am focused and motivated on a goal. The goal is to get to the top of the mountain and back down safely.
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