Nothing can substitute a breath of crisp fresh air, the smell of sage after rain, or the rustling of leaves under your feet as you walk through an untouched piece of our planet. Spending an astounding amount of our lives in bustling cities and busy suburban communities can cause us to forget nature’s ability to fulfill a tranquility that cannot be reached in our concrete jungles.
Nothing can substitute a breath of crisp fresh air, the smell of sage after rain, or the rustling of leaves under your feet as you walk through an untouched piece of our planet. Spending an astounding amount of our lives in bustling cities and busy suburban communities can cause us to forget nature’s ability to fulfill a tranquility that cannot be reached in our concrete jungles.
Nature holds beauty that cannot be mimicked. Incredible achievements have been made in architecture and technology but nothing can reach the beauty of the Grand Canyon or countless other incredible pieces of nature. Cities and development are important, and the base of our society, but as an individual it might be necessary to experience another part of the world, even if it is only for an hour where you just sit outside. It can feel like life is moving too fast and leaving you overwhelmed, but wilderness soothes you and serves as an escape from these struggles. Sometimes the only way to clear your mind is to be outside with beauty that was not manufactured.
Especially with advanced technology that can bring you images, videos, games, and simulations of the outside world, it is easy to dismiss the importance of actually spending time in nature. Getting caught up in our digital and urban world can cause us to forget the benefits of the outdoors. This is a mistake because nature is irreplaceable. Nature can serve as a cure for finding peace, something no medication can fix except the outdoors.
With all of this in mind, we need to cherish nature for all of its worth. Too often the simple act of throwing away recyclables or littering leaves a brutal mark on our precious nature. Caring for nature is everyone’s responsibility and everyday we should work towards restoring and maintaining the beauty of our planet. We need to value nature, and by realizing the healing effects nature provides for us we can learn to give back to our amazing world.
Get involved in the outdoors near you and experience the beauty with your loved ones. Whether you enjoy a walk in the fresh air to improve yourself, or you spend time planting and gardening new growth to improve nature, be apart of the outdoors. There are endless ways to improve and experience nature and it all starts with the first step outside.
