Nature

     On most days, I love to go out or spend time outside. However, if I am not paying attention to my surroundings and only paying attention to my cell phone or the people I am with, I rarely notice all the little parts of life and nature around me. While spending time out at the beach yesterday, I began to feel more peaceful when noticing my surroundings. The night sky was almost like a dark blanket, filled with hundreds of tiny, sparkling stars. The stars scattered everywhere, as a small airplane could be seen from the ground, flying to its destination that holds many awaiting possibilities. Lights snake their way up on the bark of the palm trees, as they sway with the wind. The leaves from the bushes dance with the sound of the wind and the variety of different colored flowers sit on the ground. Thousands of lights surround the side of the ocean, while it continues to bring its crashing waves back and forth, holding billions of water molecules and its own life. The serenity from the inside of the ocean and under the sea is not seen, only the dark side and outside of it is what we are shown. Cars rush by, speeding away to their own destinations. People chatter and huddle closer for warmth. Their laughter fills the atmosphere as they enjoy their short time with their spouses or families. The smell of fresh air, the salty ocean, and fresh fish being cooked wafts around. The tall mountains hide whatever lurks behind it. The small, far away moon provides all the light it has to offer, staring at everyone from above. There is a feeling of peace and tranquility that is felt when noticing nature. Its beauty is a part we can all see, yet we choose not to because of how busy we are looking at all the wrong and superficial parts of life.