I used to live in a nice neighborhood environment, but I rarely got out to parks or nature preserves. My education and my search for work kept me very busy. However, that proved stressful, and I began to forget the reinvigorating effects of nature on the body and soul. My family and I recently moved though, to a nice home in the woods. At first the transition was rough, but I eventually was able to step out and take in my new surroundings. Here, I found open skies, fresh air, and a closer connection to nature the further I trek into the trees. This is a story of how I regained my connection to and appreciation for the natural world.