Are you a Water or Mountain Person?

“Flow” from the Connection Collection

Are you a water or mountain person?

If you had your choice, where would you spend your holidays? Where would you live?

For many, the answer is clear, one way or the other.

Either way, your preference can tell you a lot about yourself.  Once you’re aware of this, it can help with your decisions about where to live, holidays, careers, etc.

If you’re a mountain person, for instance, what aspects of the mountains do you prefer?

• the forests?
• being on the very peak overlooking the world?
• the challenge of climbing the rockface?
• the relaxing gondola ride to the top?
• being so far from civilization?
• the fun of family skiing holidays?
• making your way to the top?
• looking down to see how far you’ve come?

Why?

If you’re a water person, have you thought about what you like best and why?

• the crashing waves on the cliffs, shaping grooves into the rock?
• the peaceful trickle of a stream?
• walking in the rain?
• the meditative quality of lily pads growing in a pond?
• the romantic canoe paddles on the lake?
• the wilderness camping adventures and week-long portages?
• the gentle rocking of a boat?
• the excitement of surfing the big waves?
• reflections ?

What does this tell you about your Self?

“Mystery” from the Connection Collection

Being true to ourselves in all our choices comes a lot easier when we’re aware of what moves us.

What is it about mountains or water that helps you connect to your essence? They’ve both got different energies. What you like best can tell you what energies are most nourishing to you.

I’ve traveled to many places in the world.  I’ve lived on 3 continents and across Canada – in the prairies and on islands on both coasts.  No matter where I end up living, I always make sure to spend time by water.

When I was little, I used to go to the next village to feed the ducks.  When I was a teenager, I used to bike to waterfalls in the city and sit there for hours, or bike along the river.  Now, I’m so grateful to have a small river in the backyard that leads right to the ocean half an hour’s walk away.

I need water, all kinds of water, depending on my mood.  It’s also about the only thing I drink.

Even a photograph of water can help soothe my soul. I breathe deeper if I gaze upon a reflected sunset or the wake of a tall ship, like in the photo at the top.