Why I, Christian Robert, NEED the Wild!! 4/22/26

 There is something about the wild that feels like home to me in a way nothing else does. When I step outside into nature, everything slows down. The noise, the pressure, the expectations all fade, and I am left with clarity. I genuinely do not think I would be complete without it. Nature is not just something I enjoy; it is something I need.

A huge part of that comes from my love for travel. Getting to see new places, different landscapes, and cultures has opened my eyes to how big and beautiful the world really is. Whether I am in the mountains, the jungle, or walking through a new city, there is always something grounding about being surrounded by what God created. It reminds me that there is so much more than the small worries I get caught up in every day.

But more than anything, the ocean is where I feel it the most. Being by the beach brings me a kind of peace that is hard to explain. The sound of the waves, the endless horizon, the feeling of sand under my feet. It is one of the only places where my mind truly rests. I feel at home there. I feel still. I feel present. It is like everything in me lines up the way it is supposed to. I find myself being home in Pawleys Island, SC, and waking up every day at sunrise to sit and read at the beach and soak in the saltwater ocean. It's healing in a way I can't explain. 

That is also where I feel closest to God. In nature, there are no distractions, no noise, just creation in its purest form. It gives me space to think, to pray, and to reflect. I feel His presence in the wind, in the water, in the quiet moments. It is in those moments that I feel grounded in who I am and what matters most.

At the end of the day, God and nature are the only things that consistently bring me real peace. Not temporary happiness, but deep, lasting peace. The wild reminds me of who I am, what I value, and where I find my strength. Without it, I think I would feel disconnected from myself and from God.

I need the wild because it brings me back to life. I am so grateful for taking this class, Dr. Williams, and doing so has opened up my curiosity and ambition to keep exploring and confirmed my beliefs that nature is the only thing that truly grounds me in this chaotic world.

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