Wow, this really struck me: “the living world has no center.” I’m looking forward to the continuation — thank you.
What do you think explains why some of your students experienced themselves as part of nature, while others felt separate from it? Did you notice any common pattern or recurring motifs behind these different perceptions?
Thanks. I don't know where they get their attitudes from. Probably family, or church. But it usually becomes clear through our discussions of often seemingly unrelated topics.
I heard a climate change expert on NPR say to a caller,
“The best way to help the planet is to become less of an individual.” It seared onto my brain. Your piece reminds me of it.
Maybe that's it. Thanks for reading.
Wow, this really struck me: “the living world has no center.” I’m looking forward to the continuation — thank you.
What do you think explains why some of your students experienced themselves as part of nature, while others felt separate from it? Did you notice any common pattern or recurring motifs behind these different perceptions?
Thanks. I don't know where they get their attitudes from. Probably family, or church. But it usually becomes clear through our discussions of often seemingly unrelated topics.
A lovely, (bitter)sweet article that touches on several of the things that weigh heavily on me every day.
Appreciate that!