do you feel happier when you are out in nature?

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Absolutely. Unless the weather and roads (and insects) are really bad I'm rummaging around in the Black River State Forest in central Wisconsin about once a week year 'round. Going up tomorrow to cut firewood. :)
 
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I feel close to God there=peace, if to describe it with one word. I believe He meets me there, I've seen some profound things there both from scripture and out of nature itself. Happy? Depends what I'm doing? Like if I catch a nice sized salmon I'm pretty happy about that, certainly excited. No the one word description is peace or you could sub in calm.
 
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Generally, yes. Depends on the mosquitoes. My work took me into the woods most all my life. I have encountered the spiritual very rarely and only there. Maybe only 2 or 3 times in my life.

I enjoy the beauty and solitude, but I'm usually out there looking for something to put into the freezer, or burn in my fireplace.
 
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Yeah, it's really important for me to get out into the woods or be near the sea. Luckily I live within walking distance of both. I've always found it strengthens my faith to be out there in awe of God's creation; it reminds me how small I am and how mighty He is.
How about you @prosperity4all do you like it or are you wondering if you should get out there a bit more?
 
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do you feel happier when you are out in nature?

Happier than when? I love being "out in nature" as God's glory fills the natural world, but I also love my wife, children, and grandchildren. The second makes the first pale in comparison.
 
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Happier than when? I love being "out in nature" as God's glory fills the natural world, but I also love my wife, children, and grandchildren. The second makes the first pale in comparison.

Take them with you. ;)
 
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