Nature is one of the greatest sources of happiness.
In fact, humans have lived in the lap of nature for millions of years and their stay in modern cities is very, very short. Still, now the majority of humans live close to nature. The human race is dependent upon nature for its very survival (plants recycle carbon dioxide into oxygen; our food is a product of nature; and we can survive under a very limited range of variables of nature like temperature, etc.)
Nature is all free! It is there for everybody to stand and stare and gain happiness and solace from. It does not distinguish between rich and poor, strong and weak, man and woman. The silvery sun is free, the golden moon is free, cool breeze, warm seashore, imposing mountains, smooth-flowing rivers, dark and inviting forests, all are free.
It is free, not because it is cheap but it is rather priceless.
How much would it cost to make only an artificial island with rivers, forests, mountains, and the surrounding ocean?
A Billion pounds, zillion pounds?
Can one make it? And if one can and afford it, will he give it to humanity free to enjoy? Will he not charge some entrance fees? How much?
When we see the moon, we see it in its entirety, no matter how many millions of people are seeing it at the same time. Has God made a separate moon for each of us, or is it only one moon that each of us somehow sees as their individual moon? And similarly, the sky, the sun, the ocean, rain and sunshine, all are there for us to possess fully. Each can stare at the sky and claim all of it for his or her happiness. It is all his or hers.
Nature understands your moods
If you are sad, it is also sad with you. But it does not make you sadder. It does not lead you to further despair. It applies gentle balm to your wounds. Nature sits beside you like a mother, spouse, brother or sister, or a friend and embraces you, talks to you, listens to you patiently, empathizes with you. Slowly it lifts your spirits, makes you see your little woes, worries, and wounds in the right perspective of infinite time and space. You smile; you laugh, and you are happy again!
So take a moment in nature, be curious, see the beautiful and the unusual, notice the seasons changing.
Savour the moment
Be aware of the world around you.
BE HAPPY! Nature is one of the greatest sources of happiness.
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