Wednesday, 23rd Feb 1944
“As long as this exists,” I thought, “and I may live to see it, this sunshine, the cloudless skies, while this lasts, I cannot be unhappy.” The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quite alone with the heavens, nature, and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be and that God wishes to see people happy, amidst the simple beauty of nature. as long as this exists, and it certainly always will, I know that then there will always be comfort for every sorrow, whatever the circumstances may be. and I firmly believe that nature brings solace in all troubles.
I took Anne Frank's advice this morning. My wife, Marie was in Maricopa babysitting our granddaughters. It was too windy for my bike ride, so I decided to take a hike into the Picture Rock Wash. I was excited to find a new trail, The Prophecy Trail. It was excellent. I covered 6.5 miles in all. Somewhere out there in the middle of the Tucson Mountains, I stopped intentionally to listen to the wind. I looked all around me, and there was no sign of civilization, and no sound other than the wind and the bird that decided to accompany me up the trail.Anne Frank was so right even though she could not do what was in her heart: be alone with the heavens, nature and God. You will be absolutely amazed at the peace and solace it will bring to you regardless of the troubled waters you may tread.
