Everything Better
"Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better." - Albert Einstein Everything Better -by Angie Young (August 2014) Sure, nature is pretty and I've always appreciated that. It's one thing to look at a sunset and feel relaxed, go on a hike and appreciate how the terrain came to be, or enjoy a cool breeze under a shade tree. It's a whole other thing to immerse yourself in it and feel nothing left but awe for its complexity, its perseverance, and its spirit. It's all about survival. I've always appreciated that, too. I learned about all the different animals and ecosystems in school - even passed lots of science tests on the subject - and learned about how most every action an animal or insect takes is based on their survival skills. But then you go to college, specialize in something else, get a job, specialize some more, take on other hobbies and life interests, and forget to notice - much less ponder - the elabora