Probably 75% instinctual/inherited/genetic and 25% learned. I was a VERY
quiet child and spent lots of time sitting with critters or reading or with
my grandparents. Grampa and I used to walk a few miles each day and a lot
of that time was spent in walking in the forest or on the beach and then
just sitting and observing "stuff" and critters. Also, had my first fishing
pole at 3 and learned to fly fish when I was about 6. Grampa Charlie made
me a mini fishing pole and used to take us up the Elk River to fish.
Fishing teaches a lot of patience and an appreciation of serenity. I still
go walking in the woods every morning, rain or shine. Kinda recharges the
batteries <g>
Also, I am very lucky. I grew up with many relatives that were born in the
1800s and we lived where my ancestors had lived for thousands of years. I
feel a real connection to that land/area and feel "at home" or serene when I
can wander those forests. I learned a tremendous amount from those
relatives about what was prior to contact which I think gave me even more of
a connection.
OR, maybe I'm just weird <g>
Lynda
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gene GeRue" <genegerue AT ruralize.com>
Good for you, Lynda! Is your serenity learned or instinctual?