By now, Zone 2 running on Surisan has become such a strong morning habit that I feel a little uneasy if I don’t go out for a run.
Barefoot walking has changed with the season. The ground is getting too cold now, so on some days I walk barefoot for only about twenty minutes, and only on well-maintained paths such as the red-clay trail. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, I have Tai Chi class at Balgunvit in Bangbae-dong, Seoul, so on those mornings I usually keep my Zone 2 run to about an hour.
When I have more time, though, I can easily spend around two hours on Surisan–running, lying down on a bench for a while, and finishing with a barefoot walk. During the summer, I sometimes lost track of time there– reading at my favorite spot, soaking my feet in muddy puddles, and practicing Tai Chi. Those slow, unhurried hours felt like such a luxury, and I was deeply grateful for them.
I still feel deeply grateful for these moments. Much of my life has felt difficult, and for a long time I struggled with myself. I did not spend much time on Surisan last year after I moved here, but since I started coming here regularly this spring, I have noticed a real change in how I feel. I have moved so many times in my life–probably close to twenty times–and perhaps that is one reason this place has begun to feel especially meaningful to me.
Being in nature has made me more aware of small things I used to overlook–the light, the wind, the changing seasons, and simply having a place where I can slow down. I find myself feeling grateful more often now. I do not know exactly what to call it, but I can feel something in me gradually becoming lighter.
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