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Natural World WondersWhen we need solitude from a hurried, stressful world, lose yourself in the wonders of nature, it will revitalize you.
Eco-Friendly Fish Tanks and AquariumsSetting up a eco-friendly aquarium is no simple task, but it can be a rewarding experience. With a sustainable microcosm in your own living room, you can enjoy ornamental fish without abusing their natural habitats.- Humanity, Evolution and Our Place in This WorldOf all of the species of animal life that have existed on Earth, it would seem that humanity has been the most successful. In the relative short time span that humanity has been in existence, much has been achieved.
- Appreciating the Natural World in the Novel Pilgrim at Tinker CreekIn order to understand and appreciate the natural world, one must be able to view their surroundings with an open and carefree mind.
- Cycles of Life Compared to Events in the Natural WorldWilliam Shakespeare was one who compared a period in the human life to a season of the year.
- Growth: Seeing into the Natural WorldWhere there is life, there is inspiration -- I explore the natural world to find beauty in the mundane; we scour the internet for photographs of exotic places and often take for granted what is immediately around us. I will bring them into the light.
Natural World: A Tanka PoemA poem in Tanka form, the Tanka is the oldest type of poetry in Japan.- How We Deprive Ourselves from Better Health on a Daily BasisA look at how far we have come (or fallen back) and how we are affected by the lifestyle we have evolved to.
THOUGHTS of FALLA poem about the Fall season.- Sounds + Feel of FallFall is the time of year when everything may seem to change quite dramatically. Colors change the view we have of the world.
- Profitable Interactive Nature ReservesThis article discusses some of the problems facing nature reserves as well as outlines a profitable nature reserve.
- Beauty's ShutterThe shutter of beauty over the sound of the screaming highway
The Top Five Reasons Why I Don't Take PortraitsI explain why I prefer natural subjects for my photographs. You might be surprised!- Romanticism - William Cullen Bryant and Henry Wadsworth LongfellowBoth William Cullen Bryant and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote about different subjects, but have no problem showing they were masters in the craft of Romanticism through their poems.
- "Tears" by Edward Thomas: AnalysisEdward Thomas's Tears was written in January of 1915, only a few months before he enlisted. Thomas is the speaker of this poem. This poem is about the effects of the war, and it has an air of nationalism.
- Divinity and Sin in Paula Meehan's Prayer for the Children of LongingAn analysis of how Paula Meehan uses form and imagery to contrast the evil of the streets with the purity of nature in her poem, "Prayer for the Children of Longing."
How Colours Affect Our MoodsEveryone has a different thought of what colours mean. Here's my opinion, leave your opinion in a comment.- Analysis of Edward Thomas's "Adlestrop"Adlestrop describes an express train ride that Thomas took on June 23, 1914 from Oxford to Worchester. An unexpected stop at the Adlestrop train station allows Thomas to observe a stretch of the countryside that he had previously
- The Second VoiceWhat is "me"? Why do I still refer to "my" body as myself? Why do I look at these objects without automatically knowing they are part of me, pieces of my own mind? Why should that thought be so outrageous?
Historical Uses Of Plants as WeaponsMilitary uses of plants throughout history.
Low Cost Ways to Bring More Nature into Your LifeIn our busy lives, even if we are nature lovers, it isn't always easy to make time for the natural world. Good news! There are many easy, fun and inexpensive activities that can provide a dose of quality time with the great outdoors.- How Yoga Helps Rejuvenate the BodyHow to gain the spiritual healing of yoga.
- What is Nature?This article looks closely at our adopted definition of the word "nature" and how this worn-out outlook presents a psychological hurdle to our own acceptance as part of the natural world.
This Land is Your Land: Keep it CleanAmericans must take responsibility for individual contributions to clean up our nation's parks, recreation areas and communities.- Sl/a/shA poem I wrote about the power of a woman over a man's heart.
- Serene Transformation of AutumnI dove into the splendor of beauty as I entered into the forest. For five days I observed its mysteries. It was a life-transforming experience. One may never realize that true grandeur of the natural world that is around us.
- God's WorldThe article compares the present illusionary world to the world God actually intended in the beginning of creation
Simple Ways to Appreciate NatureSome suggestions for enjoying the natural world in day-to-day life.- The Natural World Order: The Easy and the DifficultPeople and countries fall into two categories, Easys and Difficults. Pick your team.
- Shakespeare's Sonnet 97Examination of Shakespeare's Sonnet 97
- God and the Apparent Evil in NatureThough the evil and cruelty in nature may seem contradictory to our religious views, further examination reveals that in fact, our knowledge of the apparent amorality in nature should lead us closer to the truth about our creation, not further away.
- Humans and the Natural World: Is it Necessary for Humans to Care for Nature?An essay addressing the idea of human interactions with nature. Should we be more sympathetic to the needs of nature, or continue down our path's of insolence and litter?
- A Critical Analysis of Jean Jaques Rousseau's Reveries of a Solitary WalkerRuminations on the romantic ideals expressed in Jean Jacques Rousseau's Reveries of a Solitary Walker.
- Connecting with Nature - An Essential Element of Your Well-beingMost of us value nature, yet few enjoy a deep connection with it. We receive a limitless source of energy and we release worry, stress, and strain. Research supports that contact with nature is important to our health.
