An Open Letter of Gratitude

Dear Mama Earth,

Truthfully, I should’ve done this years ago and apologies for my manners. Seriously, how rude am I? I take advantage of your resources on the daily and I’m only just now sending you words of thanks.

When I think back to all of my life’s relationships, I dare say yours is the longest. Obviously, I met you on the first day of my life: only my mom and dad can say the same! But truly, I don’t think I took advantage of your bounty until my later years. Sure, my parents tried to force me into nature hikes and camping trips, but I was just a bratty kid. What did I know?

Fortunately I’m {much} older these days and with age comes wisdom, or so they say. I’m aware of the beauty you offer me daily and I can’t begin to express my gratitude. The views you show me while backpacking in the summer are surreal.

And the wintry wonderland you flaunt during the cold months is off the charts.

That night sky? It’s the thing of movies.

I never knew glacier blue was a real-life color until you showed me.

And yours views from above treeline? Get right out of town!

Thanks, Mama Earth, for showing us what real beauty means. I owe you.

Sincerely,

Your Colorado Gal

*Per usual, thanks to Will for all photos!

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