I believe America is going to go through a big spiritual change. We will have to try to come together and curb our addictions, weather they be debt/spending, alcohol, gambling or drugs. Group help and getting back to nature will be a part of the cure.
I love spending time outside. From wild places like the backcountry of the Sierra Nevada mountains, to the mundane nature in my back yard, I find comfort in my natural experiences. These places are restful. Peaceful. They restore my batteries, and help me to focus. And I am not alone in these experiences. People around the world seek out natural experiences. Even when confined to built spaces, we add pets, plants, pictures, and momentos from nature. It is part of who we are, and these experiences in nature help us reflect on what is important in life.
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=moral-call-of-the-wild