In earlier times, fishermen knew how to predict the weather without the use of modern-day forecasting. They used the direction of the wind or the look of the clouds. Without these skills, they could be putting their lives at risk.
They could also study the color of the water or the behavior of birds to figure out where the fish would be. They dedicated themselves to honing all of their senses in order to guarantee their safety and to catch the fish they needed for their livelihood.
When resourcefulness like this yields results, it can be very satisfying.
I believe in the importance of honing the five senses in order to experience such satisfaction. It is one of life’s pleasures.
Try picking up a stone by the side of the road. Touch it, and notice what it smells like. Stones have a front and a back, each with a different feel. You may think that stones have no scent, but mountain stones smell like the mountains, and sea stones smell like the sea. Details like these are all around you. Take an interest in them, using your senses to notice variations in nature.
Hone your senses so that you won’t miss even the slightest changes.