Let us permit nature to have her way. She understands her

Opening Scene

The soft glow of the afternoon light filters through the window, casting long, peaceful shadows across the room. The world outside is quiet, the hum of daily life fading into the calm of the evening. Jack sits at the table, his fingers lightly tapping on a notebook, his gaze distant. Jeeny stands near the window, her arms folded, looking out at the changing sky. The room feels serene, yet there’s an unspoken sense that a meaningful conversation is about to unfold.

Host: After a long pause, Jeeny turns from the window, her voice quiet but thoughtful, as if she’s been reflecting on something deeper.

Jeeny: “I came across a quote by Michel de Montaigne that really struck me. He said, ‘Let us permit nature to have her way. She understands her business better than we do.’ It made me wonder — how often do we try to control or force things when nature, or life, has its own way of unfolding, often in ways we can’t predict?”

Jack: “That’s a really thought-provoking statement. It’s so easy to get caught up in trying to control every aspect of life — our careers, relationships, our own well-being. But nature, life itself, is often so much more complex and interconnected than we can fully understand. Montaigne’s reminding us that sometimes, it’s better to just let things be, to trust in the natural flow of things.”

Jeeny: “Exactly. It’s almost like we want everything to be neat and orderly, to make sense and fit into a perfect plan. But the world around us is full of unpredictability, and maybe that’s the beauty of it. Nature doesn’t work on our timeline or in our carefully constructed boxes, and yet, everything still finds its way. It’s like we’re trying to outsmart something much bigger than ourselves.”

Jack: “Right. And maybe part of the problem is our constant need for control. We want to manipulate things to fit our ideal vision of how life should go. But nature, life, they have their own rhythms and cycles, and they don’t need our interference to work. Maybe the best we can do is learn to flow with them, to trust that they’ll unfold the way they’re meant to, even when it’s not how we envisioned it.”

Host: The conversation deepens, and Jeeny moves closer to the table, her voice steady as she continues.

Jeeny: “It’s like the seasons, right? Each one has its own rhythm. We can’t make spring come earlier, and we can’t stop the winter from coming. The more we try to control those natural cycles, the more we fight against the inevitable. It’s only when we allow nature to take its course that we really see the beauty in it — the transitions, the changes, the way everything works together.”

Jack: “Exactly. And it’s the same in our own lives. We have our moments of growth, rest, and change — and we can’t rush those moments. Sometimes, we’re in a season of quiet or difficulty, and other times we’re in a season of abundance and growth. But if we’re always trying to force the next stage, we miss what’s right in front of us. Nature’s timing is perfect, even if it doesn’t always align with what we want.”

Jeeny: “I think that’s the real lesson here. When we stop trying to control everything and just let life unfold naturally, we can experience things in a much deeper, more connected way. It’s about trust — trusting that everything is happening for a reason, even if we don’t understand it at the time.”

Jack: “It’s like surrendering to the process of life. There’s a freedom in that, a peace that comes from recognizing that we don’t have to be in charge of everything. Nature, life — they know their own rhythm, and sometimes the best thing we can do is step back and let them guide us.”

Host: The conversation grows quieter, the weight of Montaigne’s words settling between them. The world outside continues at its usual pace, but inside, Jack and Jeeny share a moment of realization — that sometimes, the best way forward is to step back and trust in the natural flow of life, letting go of the need to control every detail.

Jeeny: “Maybe the secret is in just letting things unfold, trusting that nature, or life, will lead us where we need to go, without forcing it.”

Jack: “Exactly. Life has its own rhythm, and the more we try to control it, the more we disrupt that flow. When we learn to go with the flow, rather than fighting against it, we find a sense of peace.”

Host: As the evening settles, the conversation wraps up with a sense of quiet understanding. The world outside continues its rhythm, but inside, Jack and Jeeny are left with the realization that true peace comes from letting go and trusting in the natural flow of life, understanding that nature knows what it’s doing, even when we don’t. Through patience and trust, everything falls into place.