'The Grand Canyon: A Whole New World'

Our Personal Relationship with Nature The quote, “We are defined by what is around us”, brings to light nature versus nurture. Now, as seen in newer generations, nature is not the cause of our predicament- it is the lack of. Although at some point in our history, nature was our main influence. Our lives are now centered on technology. Advancements in machines and tools have helped mankind adapt to their environment, but it has also separated them from their very origin; nature.

While there certainly is no obvious positive effect coinciding with a lack of nature, there are multiple negative ones. Some of these include higher risk of depression, stress, inattention, and an intimidation of common nature. Humans have destroyed nature by creating

An example of this effect of unfamiliarity is from the article, “The Grand Canyon: A Whole New World”. In this article, the author states his own experience with nature, “I wondered if one reason I’d avoided it was a vague lifelong fear of being dwarfed by something much larger that my ego.” He was scared, like many of us, that he would seem much smaller that he thought he was. Humans like to think that they own the world, but really, it owns us. This quote is evident of our inexperience with the physical world around

In the article, “The Grand Canyon: A Whole New World”, the author is overcome by his awe for nature. For a moment he feels free from the stress and worry of his hectic life. He states “Where should I focus my vision? No idea. What direction should I face? No clue.” This shows how in everyday life he is more comfortable with knowing where to go and what to do. Seeing this huge example of nature’s expanse gives him the freedom that he can’t find in his life. The sheer size of the Grand Canyon makes him feel small and dwarfs his view of his own