As a small child, as I watched the birds (initially in London, later on Somerset).I used to ponder how very strange us humans were, 'animals don't wear clothes, or go to school or work, they exist go live, and live for their existence.
This thought process came to me so many times over the years of my childhood. How strange we are, that school and work eclipse actually living life.
We do what we can to live a life that feels more natural and grounded.
Hi Elanor. Thanks for reading my words and taking time to respond. I liked picturing this little girl watching the birds and finding herself completely woven into the fabric of their world: the natural world. Then I felt sadness in recognition of what she lost bit by bit, as the contrived world required her to engage with it and leave the natural earth behind. Nevertheless, it seems like she is still alive and strong in you. Thanks for sharing her wisdom with me.
What a great article, Ben. Lots to ponder & re-read - so much truth in what you say. We too have been feeling on a treadmill & walk in wild places to feed our souls. My body is slowly healing after a year of failing health & my need for calm solitude has grown exponentially. Yoga exercises help enormously too, even though my ability to do a lot is still limited.
Thank you for your thoughts & words - it is encouraging to know I am not a lone voice.
As a small child, as I watched the birds (initially in London, later on Somerset).I used to ponder how very strange us humans were, 'animals don't wear clothes, or go to school or work, they exist go live, and live for their existence.
This thought process came to me so many times over the years of my childhood. How strange we are, that school and work eclipse actually living life.
We do what we can to live a life that feels more natural and grounded.
Hi Elanor. Thanks for reading my words and taking time to respond. I liked picturing this little girl watching the birds and finding herself completely woven into the fabric of their world: the natural world. Then I felt sadness in recognition of what she lost bit by bit, as the contrived world required her to engage with it and leave the natural earth behind. Nevertheless, it seems like she is still alive and strong in you. Thanks for sharing her wisdom with me.
What a great article, Ben. Lots to ponder & re-read - so much truth in what you say. We too have been feeling on a treadmill & walk in wild places to feed our souls. My body is slowly healing after a year of failing health & my need for calm solitude has grown exponentially. Yoga exercises help enormously too, even though my ability to do a lot is still limited.
Thank you for your thoughts & words - it is encouraging to know I am not a lone voice.