I am so thankful that I have found serenity in nature quite early in my life. I can say with confidence that our generation of kids born in the late 80's to the mid 90's are the last "outside kids.". Technology was present but not as widely accepted, therefore our parents would force us out of the house. Because of this upbringing I think that I have become closer with nature with out even being aware of it.
Just walking from class to class on campus I immediately feel relaxed and revived. Sometimes I close my eyes and listen to the buzzing and crickets in the swampy areas (always aware of those long boarders though). It brings a wave of calm energy from the top of my head straight through to my toes. almost like a filter, just grabbing all the tension, stress, and anxiety that has flooded my thoughts. I have no clue how some students can spend hours upon hours studying in the library. I prefer to study at my apartment, where if i become overwhelmed with stress I can hop in the pool, for for a run, go fishing in the lake, or even tend to the herbs in my garden.
I myself am a Spiritual person, and I believe that God made us specifically for this earth. It is a vital combination, humans and the earth, because we were made specifically for this world. All made of the same chemicals and molecules.
I am always ecstatic to go on vacation where cell phone service is unobtainable. I've been on cruises, fishing trips, and other countries where cell phones seem alien. These are the best vacations, where you focus on yourself, the company you have, and nature. The three basic human needs for a connection to this world. It is exciting to turn on your phone upon landfall but it makes you realize the time and experiences you're missing out on by consuming your brain in a 2x4 block of technology we call a phone.
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