One Touch of Nature Poster

“One touch of nature makes the whole world kin.” – John Muir

We need a connection with nature. And Muir knew that nature also connected us with each other.

I captured this photo on a trip to Yosemite National Park, near Nevada Falls. Most people were snapping photos of the falls, but I saw a couple hikers taking a break and it struck me that we are, as Muir said, kinfolk by our connection with nature. The simple act of sharing lunch in a beautiful spot in the woods was something that I instinctively appreciated, because I’ve done the same many times myself. I knew their peace and their sense of awe for this beautiful place. You know it, too.

This quote and image can remind of you of our connections to the world around us, as well as each other.