“Where I Lived and What I Lived For” (232)
One is more in touch with who they really are and should be when they are disconnected from the fundamentals and the essentials. Nature can help a person to find themselves and their deeper existence simply by sepending time being and “outcast” and spending time alone without distractions. One must be connected with their instinct and intuitions in order to have a pure and richer soul. Denying oneself from luxury and distractions will help to purify and deeper your faith and life in general.
“Sounds” (234)
Walden is describing his days at the pond. He simply sat there and embraced nature to it’s fullest extent. He would take in the beauty of nature and the amazing life going on around him. He could spend hours observing the trees, sounds, and birds.
“Brute Neighbors” (235)
Hyperbole was used to exaggerate the ants, while at the same time explaining the pettiness of humans. He is watching in close detail the activities of nature and realizes that even the smallest and most insignificant creatures have some effect on our life. Their aspect on nature is somewhat negative; they commit horrible acts to each other simply for dominance.
Quote: “I was myself excited somewhat wvwn ask if they had been men. The more you think of it, the less the difference.” 235
“The Pond in Winter” (237)
Nature is a never-ending giver, even when we can’t see it’s bounty. Even in the winter humans can fish in a frozen pond if we work with nature in healthy and plesant way. Nature is God’s creation and is therefore a little pience of heaven. It is beautiful during all the seasons, even though most do not fully appreciate it’s beauty during the winter months. Even the snow is a beautiful creation. Although most plants die and the grass turns brown in the winter, it is amazing how animals can survive the cold winter months. Humans are still able to hunt, fish, and be compatible with nature even when the weather is inconvenient. If we are successful with a positive relationship with nature, great things are possible throughout the entire year. Nature is always there, even when we can’t nessecarily see and feel it.
Quote: “Heaven is under our feet as well as over our heads..” Page 237
“Spring” (238)
Spring is the season of rebirth. Winter is harsh, cold, and long and when springtime comes back around everything becomes beautiful and peaceful again. Spring is almost a representation of the creation of the universe all over again.
Quote: “as every season seems best to us in its turn, so the coming in of spring is like the creation of Cosmos out of Chaos and the realization of the Golden Age.” Page 239
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