The Many Colors of Nature

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 21st, I thought it would be appropriate to think about the many different colors, varieties, and types of flowers, plants, trees, weeds, and other living things that make nature so diverse and so wonderful to appreciate. In the spring, a walk in the woods or the park is filled with tons of colors, scents, and variety. How boring would it be if we saw only daisies on the side of the road or if green grass was the only plant that grew in our yard, in the forests, and in the fields. Think of the fall and the vibrant picture that the colorful leaves paint for us.

Even animals come in many shapes, colors, and varieties. Take note of the many different song birds that visit your feeder or can be seen from afar.

We’ve all heard the saying “variety is the spice of life.” Life and nature is more interesting when you experience more, see different things, and when what you see changes often. Perhaps we should take a few minutes and think about how lucky we are to live in a country where diversity in people and culture exists. How boring would life be if we all looked the same, ate the same foods, and observed the same holidays and traditions.

This week take a few minutes to honor the inspirational efforts of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. On Monday, January 21st, in honor of Dr. King, why don’t’ you try a different food from another culture, read about a tradition of someone from a different race or culture, or go out of you way to help someone less fortunate. Spread the idea that kindness and actions speak louder than violence and harsh words. Through your actions, you may realize that diversity is the spice of life.

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