What Nature Teaches

Book Synopsis: What Nature Teaches by Mariwan Hasan. The moving coming-of-age book What Nature Teaches examines the great interdependence of relationships the human experience and nature. Set in the magical valley of Verdantia where the seasons reflect the cycles of life the narrative tracks Elias and Lila two youthful souls on a path of mutual development and self-discovery.. Dreamer with a ravenous appetite for adventure Elias Alaric finds comfort in the forest where the rhythms of the surroundings inspire him. Free-spirited young woman Lila Riven constantly eager to learn and interact with her surroundings as she naturally understands the cycles of life and the beauty of relationships. Their paths cross in a remote meadow a holy area containing their most private desires for the future.. More than just a background the valley of Verdantia is a wise teacher for Elias and Lila on the fine line separating independence from connection. Their connection gets more complicated from the opposing points of view of their families. One family supports curiosity individuality and open-mindedness while the other clings to deeply ingrained traditional values from the country. These conflicting influences challenge Elias and Lila to rethink society expectations their own identities and the meaning of love.. Through the seasons—spring's fresh starts summer's abundant growth autumn's introspection and winter's tranquil solitude—Elias and Lila's relationship changes. Love they discover calls for harmony balance and patience much as nature does. They learn the strength in mutual trust and the beauty of emotional honesty as they negotiate times of pleasure vulnerability and grief.. Ultimately Elias and Lila come to see that respect compassion and a thorough awareness of the cycles of life form the foundation of real connection—whether that between each other their families or the natural world. Together they discover that like the always shifting seasons of Verdantia love is about building something permanent and meaningful—like the always shifting seasons of Verdantia—rather than only about surviving.A moving reminder of the value of real connections the need of personal development and the ongoing wisdom nature provides in the midst of life's difficulties is What Nature Teaches. Readers will be motivated by this book to consider their personal relationships as well as the harmony required to coexist with the environment others and themselves.