By the teaching staff
In a world filled with noise, division, and endless demands for our attention, a poem by Wendell Berry Peace of the wild things He offers a rare invitation: to step back and find solace in nature.
Reading The Peace of Wild Things slowly enough can remind us of the deep, quiet refuge found in the natural world, beyond the reach of our daily stresses and anxieties. When human life feels stressful, he suggests that peace can be found not in further thought or action, but in returning to the simplicity and tranquility of the natural world around us.
Berry writes not just about disconnecting, but about reminding himself of the peace of wild places—the wild nature of creation itself—as a response to a modern world that is completely uninterested in, or at least forgetful of, not only nature but also its healing. indication.
In this way, Perry explores leaving anxiety behind and immersing himself in the “peace of wild things,” where birds rest on the water and wait for the stars in the sky. It is a reminder that nature, in its immutability, provides a healing calm free from human striving, division, or pressure.
If you’re looking to reconnect with something sweet and poignant, Peace of the wild things Invites you out Your mind and return to the heart of the world, where peace waits patiently for us all.
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The video for “Peace of the Wild Things” is below.
“Peace of the Wild Things” video.