How to Be a Better Human How to get into nature and out of your head
Jul 22, 2024
Discover the transformative power of nature through foraging, cave diving, bird watching, and science writing. Learn about the benefits of connecting with nature, understanding food cycles, mental health, deep water explorations, and mindfulness through birding.
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Nature Disconnect
- Disconnection from nature began with agriculture, prioritizing predictable food sources.
- Industrialization and readily available food furthered this by removing us from natural rhythms.
Foraging as Meditation
- Alexis Nicole Nelson finds foraging to be a meditative practice and a way to reconnect with nature.
- It helps her reduce anxiety and tune into the natural world.
Interconnected Waters
- Jill Heinerth's cave diving experiences reveal the interconnectedness of water systems.
- She believes that understanding this interconnectedness fosters environmental protection.