Wilderness to the people of America is a spiritual necessity, an antidote to the high pressure of modern life, a means of regaining serenity and equilibrium.
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While we are born with curiosity and wonder and our early years full of the adventure they bring, I know such inherent joys are often lost. I also know that, being deep within us, their latent glow can be fanned to flame again by awareness and an open mind.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of nurturing our innate curiosity and wonder throughout life.
Sigurd F. Olson reflects on how, although we are born with a natural sense of curiosity and appreciation for life's adventures, these traits can diminish as we grow older. He suggests that by cultivating awareness and maintaining an open mind, we can reignite the joy and wonder that exists within us, allowing us to experience life with the enthusiasm we had in our early years.
Themes
CuriosityWonderAwarenessAdventureMindfulness
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote during a discussion about maintaining creativity in the workplace.
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