Nature has a calming effect. I don't know how, perhaps because nature is what we were made for and are drawn towards. The Romantics drew their inspiration from nature. Silent meditation on nature was believed to be far more productive than reading a book. Due to the fantastic weather we've been having I decided to go for a walk by the river and see what inspiration came of it.
At the beginning one can feel awkward walking somewhere by themselves, especially in an unknown environment such as the Broad River. We're so used to constantly being surrounded by people (especially in college) that when we are by ourselves it is at first uncomfortable. It's almost sad how some of us become so accustomed to no alone time. It's important to have time alone with your thoughts. It's simply mentally healthy.
On the banks of the river it was a bit muddy. With special attention I could see the tracks of the different animals that had come out of the clustered safety of the woods the the edge of the river for a drink. I came across some opossum, muskrat, and deer tracks. This got me thinking about the consideration we should have for things even though we may not always be able to see them. Aside from conserving what untouched nature we do have this can also relate to everyday life. Sometimes we get in negative moods and unknowingly spread them to the people we come into contact with everyday.
Also along my walk I would see trash that had washed along the river. People should be more aware of how their trash can have an effect downstream. Keep in mind that things you do today will effect tomorrow.
Slowing down and learning from nature is productive. I may not go as far as to say it's more important or less important than reading a book, but we can learn a lot from the analogys of nature.
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