Christina Lobosco - Nolan Trail

Being near the Lion's Bridge was a good introduction to being one with nature, but the moment we stood near the monument looking at the trail it became more real to me.  I looked at the walnut tree and saw it as a gate that leads me to peace and quiet.  I was not worried about everything I needed to do for school or what was on my electronic device.  I was only listening to the rustling of the wind and trees with the faint sound of birds in the distance.  While talking and learning in class, I never understood why there was a calmness about the woods, but being here allowed a brief understanding. In particular, Annie Dillard would come out into nature and let all of her feelings and words out on paper, but in complete calmness and venture home to begin her writing.  It is amazing to me that I am sitting a football field distance away from civilization and cars whizzing by, but not being able to hear it without the acknowledge I put towards the noise.  I knew I needed to be a way of the constant presence of people.  Being in college and surrounding myself around people has been incredible, but different.  I did not know what to expect not having my own room and living away from home.  Being on this trail allowed a detox and reboot in my system so I can be rejuvenated in myself and also my religion.  This trail also taught me an important lesson.  I don't need to have an interaction with a living person or something that grants me with a response.  I am able to have an interaction with the rustling of the wind or the trickling of water or even the small ant walking across my shoe.  I have a new found respect for the silence and stillness of the world around me.

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