Andy, I agree that the best meditation is to get far away from people and into nature
Thats true. Thats also supposed to be a distinctive trait of Taurus. They need to isolate themselves in a secluded place or deep in nature and away from other humans in order to think. Are you a Taurus by chance Andy?
Actually I am a LEO.
By the Chinese astrology I am a snake and my element is wood.
Strangely I am a fire sign but I LOVE diving and being around water.
In many ways I do not conform to expected traits of a fire sign.
I do have a passionate and volital temper. I have spent years tempering it down. It still pokes out now and then.
I am not a true isolationist but for me to work I need to work alone usually. I do work very well in teams but I have to have clear leadership or else I wind up taking over.
I just do not like living in crowded conditions and have issues with weakness from myself and others.
I think those are fire sign traits as well.