The Mountain That Healed a Broken Soldier

Receive life with much philosophy and nature… — Olya Aman

G. shuffled through life most of the time being far gone indeed. His mood being as dark as the grave, his face being as weary as the days of his past, and his voice as harsh as the hollow moaning of the damp unwholesome wind.

He was not yet past 36. The horrors of the war left no trace of the memory of a happier existence. These marks of cruelty and anger buried every trace of love and affection he had ever known. Darkness and nightmares watched G. as he slept and was awake.

Exposure to the wet morning grass, cold fresh mountain air, and many animal-friends brought on belief in good, frank, and honest till the first days on a battlefield. An effort to come back to his native place was the only way to recover his life force back again.

Only coming back home to his old and shabby house, senile forgetful mother, simple-hearted coarse childhood friends, and his ancient failing horse, he began, at length, by degrees, to get better. How deeply G. felt the goodness of his surrounding in his native mountain village, and how strongly regretted he that the ill-advised desire to escape in a search of a better life led him to the war.

Who can describe beauty and tranquility of a mountain river and snow-covered tops and hollows? Is it possible to imagine life without the pureness of that balmy air full of grass’ and flowers’ fragrance?

Life as it should be, love as it was created, and friendship as it was intended—healing emotions, and curing energies of nature didn’t wash away crowded, pent-up memories of the war, but a life of toil and peace in the atmosphere of pure, almost untouched plant and animal life made those memories Past, and not Every-Day-Haunting Nightmares of the present anymore.

G. started a chain reaction of a nature healing process by contacting his battle comrades and inviting them to visit his poor farm.

People in mental struggle come from all over the world to find contentment and peace again. Working together, improving their life, cultivating earth and personalities, they share memories and feelings.

True felicity of pure and most amiable generosity of people around; the warmest, soul-felt gratitude creates an attachment to the place and mental state of peace itself. The earth in her mantle of brightest green is glad to accept wounded hearts and treat them with a cheerful serenity that gives vent to the tears which now a person is unable to repress. And when the eyes are full of water, the remedial river is covering the troubles of today and the worries of the past.

23 thoughts on “The Mountain That Healed a Broken Soldier”

  1. This is an amazing and informative post. All of these therapy ideas are perfect and I especially love the idea that Physical exercise in a natural setting brings us closer to the feeling of satisfaction with our mind and body. Very cool and so very true!

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  2. 3-5 I like! I too don’t depend on medicine that much as well. If I can.. I always make it a point to heal naturally.

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  3. I do believe the outdoors can connect us to health and wellness. You are right that the sights and sounds of nature do bring a kind of healing peace from the mental stresses and strains of the day.

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  4. Nature based healing looks like an amazing thing and honestly it is something that I am interested in for myself. I picked up some canvases and paints and have been wanting to do some painting and some out door painting are just perfect for me… I am going t do it!

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  5. Every day I take morning runs with my dog in the national park near my house. It is me time. It refreshes me and makes me feel more connected. I think more of us (incluing me) should do more to connect with mother Earth.

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  6. This is such a beautiful reminder of the importance that nature. As someone that suffers from anxiety, the outdoors has been a very beneficial tool in coping. I think it’s so valuable to get outside as often as you can.

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  7. I always enjoy your posts and this one is no exception. I appreciate all of the info and am trying to pick up painting as it is something that I have always wanted to do. Hobbies are therapeutic.

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  8. Nature has always had a powerful impact on how we feel, and on helping us heal. Meditating in nature is a wonderful thing to do, same as interacting with animals.

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  9. Nature is so important in our mental health. I’ve readso many books thatbtalk about how it can help with depression and anxiety, especially exercising in nature.

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  10. the best way to heal emotionally physically mentally and sometimes even financially is to be one with the nature because in that way you could do some reflections and re-analyze your life.

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  11. This is such a beautiful post and I really enjoyed reading this. I do believe that nature have a powerful way in making people well and healthy.

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  12. Wonderful post! I agree it is so peaceful to go out and just connect with nature. That is why I love going camping! Disconnect from all the cords and just enjoy time together.

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  13. Thank you for your share, I love finding out new ways of therapy and this is the first I have learn of Eco-theraphy. I love all that it proclaims and hope to incorporate this into my daily routine

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  14. I am looking for a tips like this. This is so great and so helpful resources. I am surely be guided by this. Thanks for sharing your bright idea!

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  15. This is very true, i feel connected and rejuvenated every time i am out in the nature early in the morning. I love this post on ecotherapy. Never thought it as a therapy.

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