Ingrained in our shared humanity is the trait to see the beauty of the natural world as an abundant, inexhaustible fountain of optimism and cheerfulness.
One could argue that such blind positivity—to mindfully set aside the harsh realities and bad news pervasive in modern life—is absurd or delusional and not good for the heart and soul. Yet, said small moments that subscribe to the notion of “God’s in His Heaven, all’s right with the world” more often than not serve to process emotions like pain and grief. Such moments will build genuine resilience, emotional depth and connection to those nearest and dearest to you and society as a whole.
© Ilija Lukić 2026
Panglossian Wellspring
On the Lower Haw River Natural Area Trail near Bynum, North Carolina
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