Have you ever walked from your parked car to the building where you work, take classes, or buy groceries without noticing the world around you? All too often, I walk on autopilot. Later, I realize that I was not aware of the beauty of the clouds in the sky, a tender blade of grass growing between the cracks in the sidewalk, or a golden tree covered in fall leaves. Too often, we miss the beauties of the natural world because we do not think to pay attention to them. Choosing to be aware of the wonders around us whenever we go outside enables us to have a deeper connection with the natural world
