{"id":48540,"date":"2025-11-24T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/?p=48540"},"modified":"2025-12-19T06:51:52","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T04:51:52","slug":"when-the-mind-grew-weary-the-forest-carried-me","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/en\/when-the-mind-grew-weary-the-forest-carried-me\/","title":{"rendered":"When the Mind Grew Weary, the Forest Carried Me"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id48540_f1fb6a-0f > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id48540_f1fb6a-0f > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id48540_f1fb6a-0f > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(30% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, 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1rem);}.kadence-column48540_23b255-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column48540_23b255-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column48540_23b255-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column48540_23b255-42{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column48540_23b255-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column48540_23b255-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column48540_23b255-42\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Text, tips and photos:<br><strong>Kari Summanen<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/gerehikes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">instagram.com\/gerehikes<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:34px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:24px\">Nature doesn\u2019t heal everything, but it can give you room to breathe and help you cope with everyday life.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column48540_0d2338-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column48540_0d2338-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column48540_0d2338-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column48540_0d2338-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column48540_0d2338-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column48540_0d2338-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column48540_0d2338-49{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column48540_0d2338-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column48540_0d2338-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column48540_0d2338-49\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/luontojuttuun-kuva-2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"A cozy campfire burns in a circular metal pit under a shelter, surrounded by snow and trees, with sunlight streaming through the forest.\" class=\"wp-image-48539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/luontojuttuun-kuva-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/luontojuttuun-kuva-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/luontojuttuun-kuva-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/luontojuttuun-kuva-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, 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.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading48540_a931d0-a5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading48540_a931d0-a5\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading48540_a931d0-a5 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading48540_a931d0-a5\">Morning in Repovesi&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cA light morning mist floats above the lake. The sun has just risen, and the air is unusually warm for September. I drink my coffee alone, with only nature as my companion. It is quiet \u2014 only the wind and the sounds of birds drift through the trees. The sun warms my face. Nature feels like it reaches all the way inside.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I am in Repovesi National Park in September 2025. Hiking has become an important part of my life, and the calm of Repovesi reminds me why I first started walking these trails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nature does not judge. There, you can simply be yourself and move at your own pace, without pressure or performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Nature as Support for Mental Health&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I live with recurrent depression, social anxiety, and panic disorder. I have tried different medications, which helped to some extent but didn\u2019t remove the problems. Eventually, I discovered hiking, which has given me a new kind of calm and the space to breathe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>First Steps Into Hiking&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hiking didn\u2019t begin with long treks. My first experiences were at the Bjurs camping area in Inkoo, right by the sea. The campsite offered a safe way to spend time outdoors and sleep close to nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Later, I discovered Nuuksio National Park, which is easily accessible from the Helsinki region by public transport. Short walks and nights in a tent close to home helped calm my mind and made hiking a natural part of everyday life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>New Trails and Growing Confidence&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As my confidence grew, I began doing multi-day hikes around Finland. My destinations included Liesj\u00e4rvi, Repovesi, Petkelj\u00e4rvi and Koli National Parks, as well as the Karhunkierros Trail in Oulanka (in a shortened version).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Multi-day trips taught me planning, patience, and how to listen to my own limits. Sometimes I walked shorter distances and rested more \u2014 and that is completely okay. Hiking has brought new challenges to my life, along with a sense of accomplishment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Nature as a Community&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On hikes, you often meet other walkers. In the forest, people greet each other and offer help spontaneously. I\u2019ve received advice, assistance, and even a gas canister and food \u2014 and in turn, I\u2019ve helped others whenever needed. A sense of community arises naturally, without pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even in the city, during moments of anxiety, the thought of nature helps. I imagine myself on a hike, surrounded by friendly fellow travelers \u2014 and surprisingly, it brings a lot of comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tips for Beginner Hikers&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id48540_4f91ac-7d > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id48540_4f91ac-7d > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id48540_4f91ac-7d > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id48540_4f91ac-7d > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id48540_4f91ac-7d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id48540_4f91ac-7d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id48540_4f91ac-7d alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column48540_8c4ea0-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column48540_8c4ea0-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column48540_8c4ea0-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column48540_8c4ea0-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column48540_8c4ea0-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column48540_8c4ea0-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column48540_8c4ea0-38{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column48540_8c4ea0-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column48540_8c4ea0-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column48540_8c4ea0-38\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p><strong>Start close to home:<\/strong>&nbsp;A short walk or a day trip is enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Gear:<\/strong>&nbsp;Good shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are all you need at first. There\u2019s no need to buy expensive equipment right away. Pack good food and plenty of water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Weather and safety:<\/strong>&nbsp;Check the forecast and tell someone where you\u2019re going. Bring water, fire-starting tools, and a small first aid kit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Multi-day trips:<\/strong>&nbsp;A backpack, tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, cooking gear, power bank, compass, and maps make the journey safe and comfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Maps and apps:<\/strong>&nbsp;<em>Luontoon.fi<\/em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<em>retkikartta.fi<\/em>&nbsp;are excellent tools. Komoot offers good route planning, partially paid. Of course, there are other paid services as well, such as Garmin. I personally use the Maastokartat mobile app, for which I bought a few extra features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Timing:<\/strong>&nbsp;Choose weather that suits your gear. Hiking in poor weather or outside peak seasons is usually quieter, if you prefer solitude.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In Conclusion&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nature didn\u2019t cure my illnesses, but it has given me something invaluable: space to breathe, the chance to calm down, and moments when the heaviness lifts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hiking is not a competition. 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