I’m so glad you enjoyed the post. Thanks for commenting.

As for the “…act on behalf of the greater good” part of the statement. It’s really what got me thinking, yet when I tried to write about it, the words just didn’t come easily.

I think about communities that are tucked into the mountains, or along a hidden piece of shoreline that, when you stumble upon them, seem happy and connected. I think about growing up in the suburbs and feeling a sense of emptiness… or that I was missing something important.

I think about the friends and people I know who play in the outdoors and feel strongly about keeping them safe—away from large development or sprawl.

I’d love to hear your thoughts (and others) on this aspect of the statement. I think about how I just feel better—about myself, about the world, about other people—when I get to be out in nature and experience that sense of awe on a regular basis. And that’s really the core way we change the world, right? One person, one kind gesture or thought, at a time. We share. We recognize the need for beauty… how it makes us better humans together.

It reminds us we’re not isolated. We’re not alone. (Which is somewhat counter-intuitive when we’re talking about being out in the wilderness, but I hope it makes sense.)

Anyway… let me know what you think.

I’m in awe,
Aleya