"Urban density is good for the environment, but the body loses something fundamental to human existence when it loses touch with the earth."
"But I think when we lose the connection with the natural world, we tend to forget that we’re animals, that we need the Earth.”
What's good for the environment, is harmful to people [in cities]. And when city dwellers lose connection to the Earth, we're less likely to consider the environment. Yikes. It's got my mind looping all over the place trying to sort that out.
I may have a new route down to The Sound these days but the walk all the way around Alki will always be my favorite.
"Urban density is good for the environment, but the body loses something fundamental to human existence when it loses touch with the earth."
"But I think when we lose the connection with the natural world, we tend to forget that we’re animals, that we need the Earth.”
What's good for the environment, is harmful to people [in cities]. And when city dwellers lose connection to the Earth, we're less likely to consider the environment. Yikes. It's got my mind looping all over the place trying to sort that out.
I may have a new route down to The Sound these days but the walk all the way around Alki will always be my favorite.
Thanks for getting us thinking, Betsy.
Lovely! Thank you for sharing, Betsy.
Nice Betsy! Beautiful writing and gorgeous pictures. It’s intimate and yet touches us at a global level.
I am reminded that the first civilizations on earth - the Sumerian, Egyptian, Harrapan, and Xia dynasty in China were river based cultures.
Exactly. We've lost touch with that fundamental connection. I hope my writing inspires people to experience a deeper resonance with the earth.