Everyone knows nature for its endless beauty and calmness, but fewer people talk about their experiences out loud and how their life changed. There are tons of videos and shorts across social networks, each of them capable of leaving you speechless. The world is too beautiful to spend every weekend or every holiday at home or stuck in a big city. Go out and discover what nature brings for you!

I’m not a solo explorer, I wander with my partner. The two of us, often in silence, admire so much more than just the scenery. If you’re thinking about discovering nature, here’s the recipe for pure joy that might shift your perspective on life.

A Break from the Hustle

We’re attached to the hassle of “city life,” and most of the time it’s not even our choice — we’re obliged. Nature is an escape, where you indulge your eyes in beauty and let your ears rest in peace and silence! You’ll experience moments where you pause and remember your mind is free of all the “city life hustle”!

The Richest Life You Could Possibly Have

Life is hard, but it’s also beautiful. Jules Renard once said,

“On earth, there’s no heaven, but there are pieces of it.”

Wild places can touch something deep within the human spirit. Photos offer just a small glimpse of the beauty one can witness with their own eyes. You’ll learn to be thankful for the beauty, even in the midst of harder times.

Learning the Language of the Land

Preparation is part of getting ready for a trip; hiking and mountaineering are no different from a typical trip. This preparation goes beyond packing suitable clothes, you’ll find it interesting to learn about the wildlife species in the area. This research will give you insight into the area, and as you’re hiking, you’ll notice things you learned beforehand.

This is not only enjoyable but also helpful. For example, in one of our recent explorations, we decided to summit a peak in a preserved area where wildlife rangers observe various animal species, including rams, ewes, leopards, wolves, falcons, and more. Having learned about the predators in the area, we also researched animal footprints, usual shelters, droppings, and even how to act in case we came across them.

On the way up, I spotted a big herd of rams and ewes and we decided to have breakfast while the sheep were scattering. This is the most amazing experience one can have in nature!

How Nature Taught Me to Pause and Reflect

Hiking means listening to your emotions and heading off to exotic places where you escape the crowd. But it doesn’t mean you should just rely on emotions and forget your reasoning. You need to trust your instincts, and back off anytime you feel that your life is at stake. The goal is not to “hit the target,” but to “enjoy the moment.” When the weather turns harsh or the conditions become stressful, turn back. Remember that nature is always there, and you’ll always have “another chance” to reach the summit.

On the same day we enjoyed our breakfast watching the sheep, we later encountered fresh leopard droppings. We’d seen droppings on the way up, but knowing none of them were fresh gave us the courage to move forward. Fresh droppings, though, are a red flag. In most cases, predators will stay away from humans — unless you get too close to their shelter or they feel you’re a threat to their young.

Although we were close to the summit, we turned back without regret. We’ll return another time with a group and more confidence.

Snowfall Without the Wait

We’ve all experienced waiting for snowy days — sipping coffee or tea while watching the snowflakes fall or admiring the white scenery outside. But the mountains and high altitudes offer this feeling unconditionally, without the wait. Check the weather and go whenever you crave a quiet place covered in white. There’s something exotic about the crunch of fresh snow under your boots. I personally learned that I no longer wait for peace, I go and find it.

Still, it’s best to check the conditions before heading out. We usually check specialized mountain weather websites for temperature, wind speed, snow risk, and how things might change by the hour and elevation. These local tools are a lifesaver, especially when you’re dealing with unpredictable mountain climates.

Always Having a Goal and Paying the Price

Have you ever set a goal and then felt frustrated halfway through? Have you ever given up or pushed through to achieve it?

When we started hiking, we often gave up halfway, because we didn’t have a goal. We treated it like a casual walk with no clear purpose.

Later, we learned that setting a goal makes all the difference. You decide: are you aiming for the summit? Just a few hours? A halfway point? Once your goal is clear, you start accepting the heat, the cold, the weight of your backpack, hunger, thirst, and exhaustion.

Any achievement has a price to pay, You feel sore and tired and sometimes even hopeless on the trail. But when your purpose is clear, you keep going, and the reward at the end becomes worth every step.

And somewhere along the way, I realized this wasn’t just about hiking. In life, too, I’d often started things without clear intention, and that’s when I gave up. Nature taught me how to set my goals, own the discomfort, and keep moving forward.

Conclusion: Nature, My Unexpected Teacher

I never planned for nature to change my life, I just wanted to take a break from the noise. But somewhere between watching wild sheep at breakfast, turning back from a summit without regret, and hearing the crunch of snow beneath my boots, I started noticing shifts in how I think, feel, and move through life.

Nature taught me to prepare, to observe, to pause, and to listen. It reminded me that waiting is optional, that peace is accessible, and that goals deserve clarity and commitment. I find myself a little more every time I return.

If you’re not planning to go hiking anytime soon, that’s okay. Whenever you feel stuck or restless, step outside, look around and take a deep breath. Then nature will quietly change you. All it takes is a little openness to let it in.