- A walk with Wordsworth
Today, I walked with Wordsworth along the Wye River. The weather was just right and alongside the murmur from the river roared gently. I felt comfortable enough to walk in silence with Wordsworth and take in our landscape. It was like a fresh breath that I needed to clear my mind.
The sunlight gave life to everything it touched. The greens and blues were much more vibrant today. Time seemed to pause as my eyes wandered to the ruins of Tintern Abbey. I found myself reminiscing of a much simpler time when the world seemed limitless. I imagined not only my younger self but the life that existed before me. Time changed the scenery, but my memories remain.
Walking along side Wordsworth was therapeutic. I came to the conclusion that one day this moment will be a memory and that brought me peace. The walk through nature made me realize that nature can help me decipher my thoughts. Even though time continues to tick away, in that moment I felt still.
Walking through the river, I understood what Wordsworth meant by finding peace in nature. Tranquil restoration, for me, is allowing nature calm the chaos within our minds. The stillness makes time pause and for a moment everything becomes clearer and I will remember this moment when life gets chaotic. Nature is our own oasis from our busy lives and it can heal us.
Explanation: In my journal entry, I include various details on the scenery and the memories it stirs up. The healing powers of nature and the memories it awakens are both connected to Romantic themes seen in this era.