I know trees aren't humans, but I do see them in a spiritual light you may say. I'm not exactly a tree hugger per se, but I love walking in their shade and listening to the trees blowing through the leaves. Running water is soothing to me. I sense a connection to them that goes beyond explanation, so I can understand at least a little what the Native Americans and even the Asians mean when they speak of becoming one with nature.
I even find people fascinating, and sometimes that gets me into trouble. My mom used to get after me when I was younger, because she thought I was staring. Perhaps I was, but not because I was trying to be rude, but it was because I found something particularly interesting in that person that caught my attention. There were people who made faces at me when they discovered I was looking at them, so it may be that I learned to try not to look at people as much when they might notice me, because so many people did consider that as staring. There were so many times I had to consciously make myself look away when I found myself looking at someone too much in the fear that they might think I was staring at them, but seriously if I'm ever looking someone like that it's because I find them interesting, and I'm studying them (in a good way) to get to know them. Many people learn about people by talking to them, but I learn by observing them (and listening).
On a side note for anyone interested: my little project slideshow/animated diary is almost complete, and I have posted a few more.
