" The foregoing generations beheld God and nature face to face; we, through their eyes".- Ralph waldo Emerson from his piece Nature
While reading Nature there was many quotes that stood out to me. However over all my favorite quote was “The foregoing generations beheld God and nature face to face; we, through their eyes". This quote really makes me think that people before were just living day by day. They constantly had a strong relationship with nature. Now people don't have a relationship with it like they use to. I think we should consider nature and its wonders. Take it in everyday, even if it’s for a minuet go outside and look at your surroundings. Often times it can be a calming release from society. It’s a part of our everyday life, and can be the answer to some of life's questions. So why not embrace it like the foregoing generations did?
Emily,
ReplyDeleteGood advice! I like the way in which you 'translate' Emerson's observations into plain, more comprehensible speech--though i wish you'd explored your own good ideas a little further.