Fishing as therapy
Sport fishing is a form of therapy; it opens us up to reflection, relaxation and allows us to clear our minds by listening to the sound of the river.
Simply being close to water and breathing fresh, healthy air are essential to human well-being in the 21st century. This is one of the main reasons why large cities were first built near rivers.
Why spend so much time fishing?
Au fur et à mesure que le temps passe, une question me revenait très régulièrement : « Pourquoi passez-vous autant de temps à pêcher, patauger dans une rivière en essayant d’attraper quelque chose ? ». Ma réponse est une métaphore que, nous pêcheurs à la ligne, utilisons beaucoup et dit : « Il y a beaucoup plus à pêcher qu’à attraper du poisson ! », l’une étant tout simplement la rivière elle-même.
The answers to this question can be very varied, depending on the type of fishing, whether freshwater, sea or river.
Fishing for the environment
In the same way that good food purifies our bodies and keeps us young, the environment, the images, the smells and the sound of the river crashing against the rocks all help to cleanse our minds while providing inspiration, learning, spiritual meditation, relaxation and contemplation. My mind has never been as relaxed as when I'm near a river.
Lifestyle
Depuis le XXe siècle, nous faisons face au développement exponentiel de nos villes, de nouvelles technologies, de passe-temps nous éloignant de notre lien, dépendance et notre compréhension du fleuve et de ses qualités magiques. Mais nous comptons sur ce développement de la société pour que les futurs universitaires étudient et mettent en évidence le potentiel de ce stimulant naturel, ce carburant pour notre âme et selon toute probabilité, d’une nouvelle « thérapie miracle » !
From our thirties to our fifties, activities such as jogging and cycling keep us fit, take us out into the countryside and contribute to our mental and physical well-being. As we age, however, we tend to slow down a little, looking at things in retrospect. For the most part, our daily lives move at a slower pace, our physical exercise is less aggressive, fishing and golf are more fashionable activities for people over 50. The reason for this slowdown is not only that our bodies are less fit, but also that our minds are less efficient, working harder and needing time to relax and recharge !
My own opinion
For me, personally, nothing is more effective than meditation through river fishing. The action of fishing gives me exercise; concentration is required to move in the river. My head empties and my mind marvels at the wonders nature has to offer!
I sincerely hope that, when the confinement rules are relaxed, anglers will once again have the freedom to enjoy our natural environment responsibly. I'd also like them to realize the immense happiness that comes from our passion for the rhythm of tranquility, communion with the river environment, the serenity of the lake and the sea, rather than television, reading, music or the computer.
The original article :: A good reason why fishing should return - IanGordonhttps://www.speycaster.co.uk/post/a-good-reason-why-fishing-should-return
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