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In determining how much I need the natural world several things quickly came to mind: sunlight, fresh air, flowers, and water. I then contemplated how these various pieces of nature formed my own definition of necessities in the natural world. I came to the conclusion that many of my personal “natural world needs” may be considered somewhat selfish. While water and air are essential to live, sunlight and flowers are things in nature that I feel a personal connection to. After moving from Miami to Ann Arbor, I quickly realized how much I loved sunlight and how accustomed I had become to green grass and colorful flowers in bloom year round. Even my initial thought of water was not intended in a traditional way, but rather, I pictured an ocean or a large body of clear blue water. Not surprisingly, my needs in nature are almost direct opposites of the things that I do not feel a need for. For example, I don’t need cold weather, snow, or leafless brown trees. Based on my reflections it is pretty apparent that my needs are based on personal preferences primarily stemming from my childhood.