Living the life I’ve always dreamed of doesn’t guarantee I don’t feel down. Today I’m searching for that special pick-me-up we all crave when we hit our lowest. Come with me OUTSIDE.
The Cure for Sadness Can Be Just Outside
I live a beautiful life surrounded by nature, traveling in my RV, chasing peace, and soaking in quiet moments that many only dream about. Honestly, I have so much to be grateful for—fresh air, mountain views, open roads. I truly can’t complain.
But sometimes… I still do.
The truth is, even with this amazing lifestyle, life can sneak up on you. It can grab hold and pull you into a place you don’t want to be. That happened to me recently. A few weeks before filming this video, I found myself feeling lonely and down, and I couldn’t figure out why. I kept trying to push those feelings away, hoping they’d just disappear if I stayed busy or distracted myself. But that didn’t work.
Eventually, I had to sit with those feelings. Let them in. Accept them. And once I stopped fighting, I slowly began to feel like me again.
When that spark of light returned, I knew exactly what would help me continue to heal—getting outside. That’s why I feel better when I go outside. There’s something about nature that resets everything. It grounds me, reminds me who I am, and gently nudges me back to balance. The quiet of the forest, the crunch of gravel under my tires, the sunlight streaming through pine trees—it all works like medicine for my soul.
So I hopped on my bike and took a ride through the beautiful forests of Flagstaff, Arizona. It wasn’t a grand adventure, but it didn’t need to be. It was just me, the trail, and the healing power of the outdoors.
Come along with me in this video—and maybe you’ll be reminded, like I was, of the magic that happens when we simply step outside.
Other posts and videos related to this :
- Leaving Lake Havasu : Heartache Side of My Nomad Life
- My Solitude in the Woods Brings Me Peace
- YouTube : Depressed and RV Generator Issues
- YouTube : Reading My Private Journal on YouTube
Suicide Lifeline
I was never depressed or suicidal but if you have reached this post and feel like life is done for you please know it can always get better. If you need to please rethink your decision and call or text the number below. It’s the suicide lifeline. There is someone who cares and will help.
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Thank you for reading.
Thanks for sharing this Allie, it truly resonates with me and I’m sure it does with many others. Your honesty and willingness to talk about real life issues is appreciated. Depression can be overwhelming and isolating. Sometimes sadness seems to silently creep up on us. Keep on sharing, making videos, and writing awesome encouraging posts!
Take care, stay safe, and enjoy life moment by moment.
Hi Jeni,
Very true. I didn’t want to come online to sugarcoat life or my life for that matter. Life can be blissful and it can be horrid too.
Thank you for your support and I wish you all the best in the world. Keep on smiling and feel the sun on your face.
~Allie