How do you find peace when you're camping?

When looking at the lush trees and crystal clear waterfalls

For me it starts when I pull off of the maintained road onto the Jeep trail, I roll down the windows & get the scent and sound of the pines and feel the stress start to leave.

I shift into four wheel drive and basically slow down to a slow walk. At that speed I can look around and observe and ocasionally find the local deer, elk or bears looking at me (they often do nothing more than go about thier business).

Once camp is set up I do a walk around and pick up trash, then clean out the fire pit (with a rebuild, if necessary).
Where upon I kick back in a chair for some serious relaxation while absorbing the area ambience; hopefully; there is a stream nearby to provide some white noise; if not the sound of the wind in the pines or across the desert... While I consider whats next; a short walkabout with firewood collection, or lunch.
I normally leave the music and reading for times when the weather is less than pleasant, and I am constrained to inhabbit the tent.

If friends drop by I may build a fire and/or put on some music... I often tell some friends where I will be camping; those that do not care to participate for the whole trip, regularly swing by so that they can get a taste of camp without, most of, the hassle.
When supper is imminent I will prepare a fire for cooking if needed or evening entertainment if not.

Enjoy!