Nature

I have a new favorite place on earth. We have been frequenting a lovely nature center here. There are ponds and paths cabins and birdwatching nooks and acres of trees. We've seen turtles, geese, lots of birds, frogs, tadpoles and fish. I love it so much. It is rejuvenating and good for the soul.
I remember when I was little playing forever outside in the mud and water, spending time in the woods exploring and discovering. I feel that those experiences have been the foundation of the creativity and quest for knowledge in my life. I believe that this is one of the greatest gifts (along with a healthy diet, loving family and faith in God) that I can give my children. Where we live I have found that I have to actively find ways to get them into nature. They play in the backyard of course, but I think they need wild places, wild quiet places that speak to the soul.