In this episode recorded in my garden (with the wind and the birdsong), I share a frustration that’s been composting for a long time: Why I find the term ‘nature connection’ inadequate. I cover:
Why ‘nature connection’ doesn’t say what I want it to say
The frustrating inanimate English language
How language shapes our perception and experience of life
The language of animacy in indigenous languages
Why I prefer the term ‘relationship with nature’
Why I’ll still use the term ‘nature connection’
What do you think? Let me know in the comments - I’d love to hear from you!
Video of the podcast recording
I filmed this episode so you can join me (unedited) in my garden as I record this episode. I’m reading off my laptop under my phone so that’s why I’m looking down a lot!
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Image: Emmali Millard via Unsplash
Music: Magic Winter by Serge Quadrado Music on Pixabay
Birdsong: Song Thrush, Turdus philomelos recorded at Cushendall, Causeway Coast and Glens, Northern Ireland Azens, XC905249. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/905249.
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