From the very first line which reads "I wish to speak a word for Nature, for absolute freedom and wildness, as contrasted with a freedom and culture merely civil, — to regard man as an inhabitant, or a part and parcel of Nature, rather than a member of society". To me this hit at home. I took it as in nature we can unleash our true potential. Society holds us from reaching this by forcing us to be "civil" or politically correct. It made me want to go out and adventure. It made me want to be truly free of responsibility and be by true self. Even if it was only for a single moment in that moment I could be me.
In our society where we find ourselves "too busy" to relax and our enjoy ourselves reading this gave a refreshing view. Using his walks as adventures not having planned destinations and not necessarily choosing a right or wrong path allowed for a true experience. Wandering through the world allows you to see many things a "vacation doesn't allow you to experience. "Going with the flow" may be a cliche saying, but maybe that's what we as a society need to do more of.
I personally have not had many experiences similar to this with my family, but I do plan to eventually once I have a family of my own. Having a family walk through the woods or around an unexplored town to me and my family. Not having an itinerary just being able to experience everything around us. Take in our surroundings and live in the moment for the time being.
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