Nature has its way of speaking to us, offering clues about our place in the grand scheme of things—sometimes in the most unexpected places. From the whisper of leaves in a forest to the… ahem… gentle revelations found on urinal screens and toilet paper rolls across America, the universe never stops providing signs. These porcelain prophets have me pondering life’s great mysteries: Am I a #1, boldly forging ahead, or more of a #2, quietly doing the dirty work behind the scenes? Either way, nature—and restroom accessories—seem intent on keeping me grounded, if not entirely flushed with wisdom.