Your blog has raised my consciousness in supporting me that I am not alone in my thinking about nature and a "humane' way of interacting with nature. Coming from AZ I have always been conscious of water conservation and regional plant management so finding you and those you interview is reorienting me and I now look for other sources who are like minded.
What helps create a feeling of community for you? Especially in online spaces, what encourages you to continue to engage with a particular group or community? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below. MY THOUGHTS ON THE ABOVE QUESTION: I LOVE READING, HEARING OF OTHER PERSPECTIVES AND LEARNING AT LOOKING AT NATURE THROUGH ANOTHER'S EYE. AS SOMEONE WHO HAS USED NATURE AS A MEDITATION SINCE A YOUNG AGE I FIND THE IDEA OF MODERN LIVING, SCIENCE AND CONSERVATION AS A MEANS OF PARTICIPATION AND NOT FEELING ALONE IN MY VALUES.
Thanks so much, Dianne! I’m intrigued by this last part especially—of science and conservation as a way to participate in a community, and to not feel alone in your values. Are there specific examples of people, organizations, or situations that continue to pull you back in because they make that participation easier, and/or make you feel less alone?
Your blog has raised my consciousness in supporting me that I am not alone in my thinking about nature and a "humane' way of interacting with nature. Coming from AZ I have always been conscious of water conservation and regional plant management so finding you and those you interview is reorienting me and I now look for other sources who are like minded.
Oh, thank you! This is so wonderful to hear. You are definitely not alone! Please keep me posted—I will be interested to hear what you discover.
What helps create a feeling of community for you? Especially in online spaces, what encourages you to continue to engage with a particular group or community? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below. MY THOUGHTS ON THE ABOVE QUESTION: I LOVE READING, HEARING OF OTHER PERSPECTIVES AND LEARNING AT LOOKING AT NATURE THROUGH ANOTHER'S EYE. AS SOMEONE WHO HAS USED NATURE AS A MEDITATION SINCE A YOUNG AGE I FIND THE IDEA OF MODERN LIVING, SCIENCE AND CONSERVATION AS A MEANS OF PARTICIPATION AND NOT FEELING ALONE IN MY VALUES.
Thanks so much, Dianne! I’m intrigued by this last part especially—of science and conservation as a way to participate in a community, and to not feel alone in your values. Are there specific examples of people, organizations, or situations that continue to pull you back in because they make that participation easier, and/or make you feel less alone?
"unreasonably pleased" - I love that! You should be unreasonably pleased!
: ) Thanks, Doug!