What the Earth means to me!

by Iteach

Right now my head is swimming with information on how to make the Earth a better place. There is so much to share that I don't know where to start. I have hit the backspace key so many times because I can't decide where to begin. However, when it comes right down to it all that is easy to explain is how the Earth is so important to me.

Let's begin with the colors of the Earth. Each time I see the colors of the fall leaves or the rich deep soil from the fields they make me smile in amazement. I can't help but giggle each time I discover a rainbow after a storm. It is amazingly beautiful and so are the rich wildflowers. I'm very grateful to see that beauty during my walks.

Then there is the smell of the Earth after rain. Certain earthly smells relax my shoulders and make me feel right at home. I love to start my nature walks with a great big deep breath. I always find that each season has its own unique smell to me, it is better then a candle.

Whenever, I take my walks I never have any of those little listening devices in my ears. All I want to hear is the wind, water, or birds. The music distracts me from appreciating all what is outside. Then there is the sense of touch. I love feeling the green grass on my feet and the wind on my face.

All of the above is taken for granted by all of us. I wonder what life would be like without the Earth's beauty? I don't think I want to know. Therefore, I will continue to teach my students how to take of the Earth and at the same time I will practice what I teach.