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[janl2 at mindspring.com (Jan Leitschuh)]

Amen, Chase
Thanks for the link..

>In this modern age, we spend so much time indoors, focused on the 
>busyness of our lives and disconnected from the earth. But much of what 
>we truly need can only be found under the naked sky, alongside tall 
>trees, on open plains, or in the sound of running water. Spending time 
>in nature allows us to commune with other living beings and to find 
>comfort in the nurturing embrace of Mother Earth. You can't help but 
>experience a different sense of self while walking in a wood or 
>traversing a mountainside. Being in nature connects us to the earth, 
>grounding us as we walk, unhindered by concrete, upon her. Surrounded by 
>other living beings, both bigger and smaller than we are, we remember 
>that human beings are simply one form of life in this vast universe.
>
>Because we instinctively know that nature is good for us on many levels, 
>it's not unusual to feel powerfully drawn to it. Even if you live in a 
>city or find it difficult to travel to a forest or the countryside, 
>there are a myriad ways to reconnect with nature. When you step out of 
>your door each morning, pause for a minute and close your eyes long 
>enough to let your senses absorb your surroundings. Listen and breathe 
>deeply, until you hear the wind rustling through branches, smell rain on 
>damp grass, and see the reflection of leaves brushing up against 
>windowpanes. If you have time, crouch down and closely examine any 
>nearby grass and soil. The sights, sounds, smells, and sensations we 
>experience that are part of nature can remind us of all the gifts Mother 
>Earth grants us each day.
>
>Spending time connecting with nature nourishes the soul, reminds you 
>that you are never truly alone, and renews you by attuning you to the 
>earth's natural rhythms. Taking a walk under the stars or feeling the 
>wind on your face may be all it takes for you to reconnect with nature. 
>Remember, you are as much a part of nature as are the leaves on a tree 
>or water bubbling in a brook.
>