Amidst Autumn

One final word on the Seven Words That Can Change the World.

“In a word, our relationship with our environment is about respect.” – Joseph R. Simonetta, author

Simply put, every physical thing we require and enjoy is from our planet:

Every breath we breathe,
Every drop we drink,
Every bite of food we eat,
Every bit of clothing we wear,
Every bit of medicine,
Every bit of building material,
Every bit of . . .
Everything.

Everything is drawn from this same source that is our earth.

“It’s a great irony,” Simonetta writes, “we search the cosmos for evidence of even the most primitive form of life.  Here on earth, we destroy whole ecosystems and habitats that teem with all manner of extraordinary life form.”

Instead of preaching about if climate change is “science” or a “hoax” (something I am honestly not qualified to discuss), I just want to encourage you to get out this weekend and enjoy an autumn day in nature.  Look deep into the beauty of nature.  Close your eyes and take in a deep breath. Listen to the way nature speaks to you.

It was Anne Frank who said, “The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quiet, along with the heavens, nature and God.  Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be and that God wishes to see people happy, amidst the simple beauty of nature.”

My Mom and Dad never missed an opportunity to take my siblings and me on autumn hikes and picnics. Looking back on those experiences, I indeed felt that all was as it should be and that we were happy, amidst the simple beauty of nature.

So choose to Carpe diem and enjoy your weekend in nature.  Respect it.  And maybe, if you’re lucky, you’ll hear the spirits of those who have gone before you and you’ll feel that all is as it should be.

Carpe Diem Life,
David Kuhn