Don't Forget Nature

A few deer in the foreground

My job at an RV resort in the higher elevations of the Sierra National Forest gives me an opportunity I’ve always dreamed of.  I get to work where I love to live.

As I stroll through the forest on my way to my neighbor’s space, I hear the forest floor crunching beneath my feet; the pine needles, broken down granite, soft dirt.  The only thing I hear besides my own footfalls is the wind blowing through the pine trees.  I stop to take in the quiet and the sounds of nature.

While I’m listening to this solitude, a little lizard scampers away.  The crisp air and cool breeze brightens my cheeks with a rosy hue.  My appreciation heightens and I am rewarded with a herd of deer meandering through the forest ahead of me.  I watch them in awe and they cautiously watch me.

I wish everyone could share this experience.   Our cities and concrete play yards are stifling and claustrophobic for me.  I need to see the open sky and be surrounded by mountain peaks.  May everyone enjoy this experience, at least a few times in their lives.  Better yet, make it a habit; it will do your psyche good.

My daughter - enjoying the great outdoors