Thoreau believed in a need of simplicity. That we should "Live in each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influence of the earth.” - Henry David Thoreau, Walden, or Life in the Woods. He knew that we could always benefit by the presents of peace and nature. It gives us a greater appreciation for the world we live in. In respect, we could find self-inspiration that would otherwise be clouded by detail and never-ending process.
When I slow down and free my mind of self-desire I begin to achieve a greater understanding of what is most beneficial towards our sense of identity, subjectivity and morality within the global community. Those are important because it is what separates us from any other species on the planet. The ability to lay eyes upon a beautiful thing and receive an elaborate insight about ourselves or the world around us. This is something we can easily take for granted.Along with the knowledge it can bring to our minds, nature also offers a sense of beauty, emotion and belonging. Following a bad day you could look upon the sky and see a rainbow stretching amongst the plains, as if God is telling you everything will be OK. While driving home one night during a light rain after a bad breakup, you cry but it feels as if the world is sympathetic and cries along with you. You take a walk through a bright and colorful garden and feel a slight breeze; you then watch around you as the garden dances as if it is celebrating your presents.
And you smile reassured you are welcomed.
