🏔️ Try this on your next hike - your mind will thank you

Why Silence Might Be the Best Trail Partner You've Never Tried

What if the most powerful part of your next hike... was the silence?

In the next few weeks, I’m hiking Tasmania’s legendary South Coast Track.
Raw. Remote. Wild.
No roads. No reception.
Just me, nature, and silence.

What I’m craving most?
The stillness.
The kind of silence that feels full, not empty.
Waves, wind, birdsong... and breath.

Silence on the trail isn’t about escape.
It’s about coming home.

Why You Should Try Hiking in Silence

Nature feels louder
When you’re quiet, you start to hear. The wind in the trees, the crunch of boots, the distant call of birds. It’s not silence. It’s symphony.

You find mental clarity
No music. No small talk. Just breath, movement, space. It’s like walking meditation.

Wildlife comes closer
Quiet hikers blend in. You’ll see more, hear more, feel more. Nature trusts silence.

It deepens group hikes too
Try a “quiet kilometer (or mile)” with friends. No words, just presence. When the silence ends, conversations feel deeper.

Try This: The Silent Sunrise Hike

Pick a walk you know well.
Start before sunrise.
Leave your headphones behind.
Walk slowly.
Breathe deeply.
Notice everything.

I walk around 9km every day, often with my headphones in. But I often have to stop myself to take out the earpods and walk with my thoughts. In silence. It’s rejuvenating. Give it a try!

THAT’S ALL FOR THIS WEEK

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Until next week.

Stay well,

Mowser

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