Nature

It's never abandoned me.

I met this guy in Hawai’i, on Kaua’i. It was outside my room every evening I was there. I couldn’t get over how bit he was. This photo doesn’t do him justice. Let’s say he would have had a hard time fitting in both of my hands side by side. He was a marvel.

Nature

Of all the things I have depended on throughout my life, it’s nature.

I hope it has known it can depend on me.

I have not always been the best steward.

I have taken advantage.

I have taken nature for granted.

I can remember as a child how much I loved the smell of grass, the air when it rains, climbing trees, and swimming in the ocean.

I make an effort every day to be better to nature. I know I can make a better effort.

It has given me so much that I will never be able to repay.

Nature has never abandoned me. It has always been my friend and my companion.

It has scared me, delighted me, and educated me.

I have an insatiable curiosity about nature and it continues to satisfy and peak that curiosity.

I know we can do more for nature. Let’s try.

© KaZ Akers

Preface from my book. DRINK NATURE.