I remember a hundred lovely lakes, and recall the fragrant…
“I remember a hundred lovely lakes, and recall the fragrant breath of pine and fir and cedar and poplar trees. The trail has strung upon it, as upon a thread of silk, opalescent dawns and saffron sunsets. It has given me blessed release from care and worry and the troubled thinking of our modern day. It has been a return to the primitive and the peaceful. Whenever the pressure of our complex city life thins my blood and benumbs my brain, I seek relief in the trail; and when I hear the coyote wailing to the yellow dawn, my cares fall from me - I am happy.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Nature offers a restorative escape from urban stress, providing peace, sensory delight, and a return to simplicity.
In simple terms: Nature heals stress.
Spend time outdoors for calm.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- hiking
- forest walks
- mindfulness retreats
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What natural places bring you peace?
- How can you integrate nature into a busy schedule?
Nature may not be accessible to everyone; safety concerns exist.