To the editor: Sophie Sills’ article is a well timed and much-needed reminder of the restorative energy of the outside (“L.A. Affairs: My ‘Eat, Pray, Love’ life failed. Would returning to L.A. work out this time?” Feb. 28). Now greater than ever, as our communities course of the trauma of this main catastrophe, reconnecting with nature can supply solace, perspective and renewal.
Like us, Eaton Canyon will want time to heal. Fortunately, Southern California is wealthy with alternatives to seek out that therapeutic and this second presents an opportunity to discover new trails near dwelling.
The Arroyo Seco in Pasadena, for instance, options lovely loop trails in Hahamongna Watershed Park and the Decrease Arroyo, providing peaceable walks amongst sycamores and oaks. These areas, simply accessible but deeply restorative, can function important refuges for these searching for a second of calm amid uncertainty.
This story reminds us of nature’s position in our collective therapeutic, even within the face of a altering local weather. I hope it evokes extra Angelenos to step exterior and discover consolation within the pure world.
Daniel Rossman, Pasadena
The author is the manager director of the One Arroyo Basis.
