The Enlightenment era was about discovering natural causes of phenomena previously considered supernatural and demystifying wild elements of nature. Beethoven loved nature. For him, it was a place of relaxation, solitude, and inspiration that you can hear in his Sixth Symphony, the "Pastoral," which musically depicts the harmonious unity between humankind and nature.

There are moments in our lives when we see the worst in everything because we are only looking at our lives from a very limited perspective. It always helps me to stop and take a second for myself when I think that I have gotten terribly lost on a hike. I look for the clues surrounding me to put me back where I need to be.

I’ve been allowing that wild and spirited nature run a little farther lately. Unprovoked, I may have started a few more projects that include more of what I love and who I am as a person. I’m allowing myself to explore freely within reason.