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| 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.
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| My daughter - enjoying the great outdoors |
