Naturalist Notes: Denise Etienne

 I have been pondering on what topic to write about next, suddenly it dawned on me why not write about myself - not intending to sound vain or anything, ;-)

I have been a naturalist for as long as I can remember, the great outdoors always brings me a sense of serenity. In 1995 I began my career as a Guide at the Asa Wright Nature Center, where I was able to share my love for the environment with others, educating foreigners and locals, adults and children of the importance of preservation. Enlightening everyone I possibly could to the simple fact that we all have a part to play in protecting our planet, despite how small our role maybe, it is just as significant as our existence.

Denise Etienne

Connections...

The sun warms my soul

The rain washes away my pain
The breeze soothes my racing mind
The flower adds essence to my very being
The touch heals my wounded heart

© Denise Etienne

Believe...

As the sun shines there is faith

As the wind blows there is peace
As the bird sings there is hope
As the baby smiles there is joy
As the people embrace there is love

Denise Etienne © 2010 

This is one of my favorite pieces, I was surprise at how quickly it came to me in just a matter of minutes!  It is something we all experience some time in our life...

Be good!


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A thought for the day...

Everyone deserves to be happy
For we were all created equally
There are no favorites.
Mostly, we have a desire to be good
And do what we know is right.
Sometimes though, we become self righteous
Thinking that we are better than the next person
Judging as we see fit.
But what makes us better than our neighbors?
Don't we all have wrong doings?
Aren't we all guilty of something?
Because I may live my life differently from you
Does not mean that I am worth less.
We are all human beings
We are all called to love and be loved.

~Denise Etienne © 2010