introspection

Ashley Smith
A response to Paul Heintzman's article titled, "The Wilderness Experience and Spirituality"

"Introspection/spirituality added more to satisfaction for females than for males." (Paul Heintzman)

When I came across the above statement in Heintzman's article, I immediately stopped reading and had to take a moment to think and fully grasp its meaning. I wonder why women hold a deeper appreciation and connection towards nature than do men. Is this true because women tend to be more emotional creatures and more in touch with their "innermost feelings" than men usually are? But, then again men are usually more willing and daring enough to venture off into the unknown wilderness than are women (atleast it seems this way from all my past observations and encounters). I also wonder what Heintzman means by "introspection." I have always thought of the term "introspection" to mean looking within one's own spirit or the observation of one's mental state. So, I assume that Heintzman was trying to express the deep feelings, in which many women develop inside themselves towards their outlook on nature and the wilderness. Women must (atleast according to Heintzman) be able to reflect upon and notice their innermost feelings much more so than men. Women are typically much more in tune with their "inner voice" and spirituality than men-but why this is so I am still unsure.