Feeding the Soul

You know, there are some things that just nourish the soul...I get that sense of rightness out riding my bike. I always feel refreshed, grounded, and centered after a ride of even a few blocks. Why is that? I'm not sure...I certainly don't get that from driving in traffic...even on a good day. Well, maybe if I'm in my old '50 Ford PU hot rod that I built years ago...but it's never quite the same as on the bike. I used to love riding motorcycles for that reason...but even then the noise, the heat, the exhaust... would wear me out after a while. Anybody else have that feeling....in your car? On a motorcycle? Something about these electric bikes just feels so right. Passing the gas stations (!) and the quiet of the ride, it is full of a simplicity similar to taking a walk. Something that is more....what ? private feeling, almost contemplative. I feel like I've taken time to myself, even going to the grocery store. I guess it is that aspect that seems to renew, to refresh.