There are songs and sayings that convey the message that some of the best things in life are free. I thought about this and began to make a list of things that I could think of that are not only free, but could also make my day. Since my list is quite large, I decided to focus on nature today.  For me sitting at a beach and watching the ocean waves crash or simply roll in, depending upon what beach you happen to be at, is a great beginning to this list.  I find that a large body of water commands so much respect and that it also provides so much in return to those living on dry land, that it is hard not to recognize its majestic properties.  Ships navigate through a body of water's many currents to transport people to various destinations or they act as vessels that take needed items from one country to another.  Oceans, rivers, lakes and seas are filled with food and other supplements that we all need or prefer as part of our daily lives.  I find that one can usually find a body of water not too far from where they live and the experience can be as unique and interesting, depending on which entity you happen to find yourself in.  When I think of the sound of water running, I am reminded that there are many lifestyle gadgets that replicate this sound as a means for people to feel more tranquility or perhaps to let the noise gently rock them to sleep.  You can't go to home store these days without running into a makeshift water fountain near by.  Beyond bodies of water, I find nature can be quite spectacular in providing you with a pallet of colors and beauty that can capture anyone's imagination.  If you live in an area where you get lots of rain, then the lush vegetation along with a variety of mosses, flowers and trees can paint your landscape with a multitude of colors that can rival any famous classic painting.  Growing up in a desert area, I recall that after the winter storms you could drive out on any given highway that took you outside of town and there would be a vast array of desert flowers that sparkled along the road, with the visiting winter birds that made this their temporary homes near by.  In order to appreciate any of these examples, you have to give yourself a little time and carve out those opportunities that can come unexpectedly.  The cost for many of the things that we need and use has gone up quite dramatically in recent years, so much so, that it has created burdens for many people as they strive to achieve financial balance.  Therefore, look for ways that can add to your well being by being able to embrace and absorb some of the wonders that nature provides around you for either little or no cost.  Whether it is in your backyard, a brisk walk away or perhaps a short drive from where you happen to be, take advantage of those areas that can bring you as sense of tranquility along with a good dose of daily inspiration.