We Live in a Tame World. Here's How to Find the Wild.
Jun 14, 2024
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Craig Foster, the filmmaker behind 'My Octopus Teacher,' discusses finding the wild in a tame world. He shares insights from his book 'Amphibious Soul' and emphasizes the importance of embracing discomfort, tracking in nature, learning from wild animals, and reconnecting with ancestral connections for ecological justice.
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Embracing cold water enhances immune system and provides peace.
Tracking wildlife offers deep connection with nature and enhances presence.
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Reconnecting with Nature for Healing and Clarity
Filmmaker Craig Foster shares his transformative journey of diving into the sea forest, healing his body, and gaining clarity by immersing himself in cold waters daily. Embracing the cold water supercharged his immune system, providing a new sense of peace. By reconnecting with nature and facing discomfort, Foster found healing and a profound sense of clarity, highlighting the importance of embracing nature's healing powers.
Developing an Understanding of Tracking and Nature Communication
Foster reflects on his interaction with skilled land trackers and his attempt to adapt their tracking methods underwater, learning to read underwater signs and develop pattern recognition skills. Tracking wildlife, whether on land or in the sea, offers a profound connection to nature, igniting a sense of presence and usefulness. He emphasizes that tracking is a timeless form of communication with the natural world, allowing individuals to understand and interact with wild creatures.
Embracing Wildness and Overcoming Primal Fears
Foster discusses the importance of befriending primal fears and embracing wild spaces to reconnect with the healing wisdom of nature. By understanding and respecting natural elements, such as deep water, individuals can manage fear by familiarizing themselves with their surroundings and limitations. Foster emphasizes that wildness can be gentle and cooperative, challenging the perception of humans as inherently violent and selfish. He advocates for humanity's ability to build a society in harmony with nature, rooted in gentle and reciprocal interactions with the wild.
Craig Foster, the South African filmmaker best known for his Oscar-winning documentary "My Octopus Teacher," joins Michael to share a few insights from his new book "Amphibious Soul: Finding the Wild in a Tame World."
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