Natural Setting blog - Braemar Trail

Walking on the trail within my neighborhood as I have been home was a great way to escape from all of my work and finals. As I was walking, I closed my eyes and noticed all of the different noises that I heard. Because I was in my neighborhood, I heard children playing, birds chirping, and wind blowing. As I felt the wind on my face, I thought about how similar we as humans are to nature. As we approach winter, we are hopeful for the spring yet more reminiscent as ever. The holiday season makes me think about past Christmases', old friends and family, and lots of memories. It is a time to rest and recover. The trees, plants, animals and people even do the same. The trees heal from long seasons of holding leaves and fruit. The bears are hibernating and hiding from the harsh cold. Even some fish hide under mud. Nature protects itself much like we do. Winter is a difficult time for many because it is much darker earlier and colder to be outside. This is especially hard because of the pandemic. Although this season will be harsh and cold like all winters, the weather and trees reminded me that the world is always changing and that we must be there for one another and ourselves.