My Love For Nature
As a child I always loved to see the insides of forest’s and wooded areas near my house. A part of me was always believed that I may find the fairies or other worldly creatures. I still do even today. There is a deep connection to nature that I can feel deep down to the core of my existence. When looking at the trees, I sense they are alive and their voice telling stories is the breeze in the air. Many trees have been around for hundreds of years witnessing events, people and animals walking among them. It goes for the ground and mountains too.
Recently I went down to McHenry, Maryland to go hiking on the trails and visit state parks. I walked and had deep conversations with family and friends. I only took photos when I felt called to which are shared above. Being able to go into the woods and have a feeling of disconnect is freeing. With the need to connect with others it seems we all go to social media and get lost in the vast internet world. I admit there are days where I do partake in the scrolling of Instagram. Yet being present to connect with yourself and nature is higher on the list of importance. Every where I go try to find the natural beauty of a place. It not only grounds me but fuels my creativity.
In today’s world, our environment is changing and rapidly in some cases. I have always felt a need to conserve natural resources and find ways to help keep the earth beautiful. As an adult the call has gotten stronger to strive for helping to heal the universe. I know that I am not the last person to live on this planet. There will be others to live here as well as my future family. I want them to be able to see the national parks and backyard woods the way we see them today. In the near future I may make a post on some of the ways I am trying to work on sustainability and what I am doing to accomplish in the quest of preservation. Let me know if that is something you would want to read about or even how you feel about being outside in nature!
Places pictured-
Deep Creek State Park
Indian Turnip Trail
Savage River State Forest
New Germany State Park
Swallow Falls State Park