“But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee; and the fowls of the air, and they shall tell thee: Or speak to the earth, and it shall teach thee: and the fishes of the sea shall declare unto thee.” (Job 12:7-8) Has the Earth “taught thee”? Has God spoken to you through His creations? How about sunsets? The lull of a river, the crash of waves? The majesty of mountains, the drama of a thunderstorm? The intricacy of a flower, the melody of birdsong? In tumultuous periods, I seek refuge in the natural world. Even day to day, I need regular, restorative outdoor experiences (and I think we…