"1. An unsettled, uncultivated region left in its
natural condition, especially:
a. A large wild tract of land covered with dense
vegetation or forests.
b. An extensive area, such as a desert or ocean, that
is barren or empty; a waste.
c. A piece of land set aside to grow
wild.
2. Something characterized by bewildering vastness, perilousness, or
unchecked profusion."
Wilderness to me is a place that is untouched by man made things. I find myself to think that wilderness is more of a mind set. A place in your head to go where you are at peace. In order to do this you may have to go to the wilderness. Often I think of something surrounded by woods, or in a wide open field. A place where I may go alone with just me and my thoughts. I often find my wilderness through music. When I listen to music I think of the lyrics and where they take me. My mind goes to a calming state, where nothing but the music matters.
I guess you could say that I find wilderness to be more of a place your mind goes which could be the same as a state of mind. The definition that I found was more of a physical place you can go. Although, I do believe that places can be wilderness, I think of it more as a place your mind goes.
