Simply put, respect & admiration, sum up my feelings for nature. I am blessed to live in a community that has habitat where wildlife can still thrive.
Yesterday as I was biking along in a neighborhood with lush landscape, I was started by a deer who was going to cross the street right in front of me. It pivoted just in time to avoid a collision. As we made eye contact, I spontaneously said to the deer, ” Sorry, buddy” as I sensed that I had scared it.
Continuing down the road, I admit I marveled at my interaction with the deer. I realized how my spirit was uplifted by the connection with the deer even though it had just been for a few seconds. In turn, hopefully, this reminds us all to not only be respectful, but also that we each have a responsibility for creating an environmentally friendly planet for all God’s creatures- that includes all of our fellow human beings.
BTW; On my ride today to the post office, I encountered a wild turkey just wandering around & snacking on whatever it found delectable.
PS…The picture above of the deer is from another outing when I had a chance to pull out my phone…