🌏 TREE 238: You are part of nature

Throwback Wednesday – TREE 32

One.

One of those days.

Two.

Humans have this tendency to think we are something other than a natural part of life on Earth. If we’re feeling pessimistic, we call ourselves a disease. If we’re feeling good, we act like we’re gods. The fact is, we are mammals. We have this incredible thing called consciousness that allows us to observe and think about ourselves and the world around us. But when our conclusions put us outside nature we lose connection with the things that sustain us and keep us sane.

Pay attention to seasons and light. Let your skin touch the natural world. Remember that you are not a visiting alien. You are part of this planet.

Three.

Have you heard of Caro? Me either. They are from Leeds. Their album is the first thing on my work playlist today.

I remember being in primary school and learning that humans are mammals. It was a seminal moment in the creation of my worldview. Do you remember any big, lasting AHA! moments from your primary school years?

Grow slowly
Jeff