by Audrey Busciglio

Created on: January 05, 2010   Last Updated: March 25, 2010

Nature and all its beauty is around us daily.  From the birds singing overhead, to  the trees blowing in the wind we are always in the midst of this remarkable beauty that can sometimes be taken for granted.  The snow blankets the  scenery in the  winter. and the leaves reappear on the tress in spring.  The ocean tides that cool our sun baked bodies in the summer, to the multi colored leaves that drop off the tress in fall, we are always reminded of the breath taking occurrences that make our seasons special.

Nature has played a major role in my development, although I grew up a city girl. I  always enjoyed the beauty around me. The snow all white and pure was a gift from heaven. As a child putting on goulashes and winter gear to play in this beautiful cold treat was a happy experience of fun, and laughter with family, and friends. Making snowmen to look expressive, and  share the attire of winter, all donned with a scarf, and hat made the season alive and animated.

Spring with the chirping  of birds, who found their way back from the warmth of a hotter climate, woke me up many times as dawn welcomed in a new day. The feeling of life around me, as God's creatures played a big  part in ushering in another day of beauty. The flowers bloomed  after their slumber. The fragrance, and  many  varieties of the buds that blossomed,  added a special hue  to the viewing area. The aroma of flowers blooming and the scents of the season makes me feel at peace with my surroundings.

The ocean was always a special treat when visited on a hot summer day. The waves with blue, and white foam were always a sight to behold, as the flow continues endlessly. The incredible tide  was always welcoming to a warm body  basking in the sun. The sounds of the waves crashing on the shore was something that left me feeling alive, and contented. The salt filled air, was  also tasty to the pallet as the light wind tossed around the ocean water. The experience of watching the ocean and feeling all its beauty can be cathatic and appealing to all the senses.

When the nip of coolness  was in the air I knew that Fall was upon me. The leaves were busy, changing colors, and dropping from their trees. The streets were filled with red, orange, brown, and red  leaves of beauty. Sometimes they were blended colored which stood out for their uniqueness. I marveled in collecting the many beautiful  leaves for school projects that brought together the beauty of the season. The days would get a little shorter, and the coziness of being warm and snuggly  was conductive to the soul.  Relaxing at home on a cool , crisp night sipping hot cider was a comforting experience that eased the tension of the troubles that plagued me. 

I have many good memories of nature, and  the seasons.  Each season reminds us of the  remarkable way our world renews  itself, and continues to begin again , when one season comes to a close. I can not help but think of how a higher Being created the beauty  all around . God has made a beautiful world  for us to enjoy, and be part of. Nature and human beings are meant  to live together harmoniously. People should always be respectful of the environment, and be in awe of the wonderful surroundings around them. This symbiotic relationship benefits the world as a whole. Each person can relax,and find peace in the beautiful world we are a part of.

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