November 2, 2015
Wandering on the
Noland Trail
As we set out on Thursday afternoon
to conquer the trail and learn more about the spiritual journey it was easier
to understand how the hiker enters into the spiritual state through the use of
nature. The tranquility of the
surroundings facilitates one in detaching themselves from the world and
reaching their inner desire for hiking the trail. Absolute silence, pouring of water, crunching
of leaves, and the overwhelming aroma of fresh air all work together to give an
individual what they have been striving for through wilderness as sacred
place. As we have talked about in class
discussion it is truly up to the individual to enter the spiritual state and
the simple act of being on the trail does not allow one to experience the
spiritual qualities that others may discover.
I think this important to remember, however, being fully enveloped in
nature and surrounded by the sounds, smells, and sights of the wilderness makes
it very difficult to not feel at peace.
As I walked the trail I was
overtaken by the realization that I felt more at home. Where I live I am surrounded by trees and
wildlife so moving to CNU has been a large adjustment, but not one that I could
not handle. I love living where I do
now, but at the same time I realized all the little things I missed about
living on our land. Whether it was the
utmost privacy or the silence of the outdoors I was taken back by how much it
resonated with me and the place that I call home.
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