We look upon nature in this familiar, comprehensive sense, as something of which we are part. However, all our knowledge of it is based on how it is encountered in perception, most notable vision.

— Eric Voegelin

An aesthetic appreciation of nature demands that we open ourselves to the wonder, mystery, and harmony of life, and not feel constrained by external influences, such as the values imposed by society

— Ridder

There is a thousand-fold life and too many forms and elements for our eyes to capture. Man seeks himself in nature, and in nature he comes face to face with himself, physical and mentally. We perceive the world as singular and special. The natural world continuously changes depending on time of day, weather, season, etc and these changes are often unexpected, surprising and unpredictable.

The way I see the world is influenced by my family heritage. I am fascinated by places and objects from the past that carry memories with them. Traditional ways of working tell stories about how the past generations managed to survived. Holding an item that belonged to my grandparents made me feel emotional connected with my roots and understand who I am.