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My backyard overlooks a small nature reserve area too. Could it be the same one?
We probably should admit now for the forum eyes to see that we are actually the same person with two personalities going on here.
I can't feel the breeze indoors.
Open a window.
I don't hear as many night sounds indoors.
Open a window.
Indoors, I'm isolated from the weather and other aesthetic aspects of nature.
Dear Ancestors,
Can you please explain why you invented things like "houses" and "roofs" to me? I feel like I am too isolated from the weather by utilizing such cheats as these in my life.
Thanks!
Your ungrateful descendant
Water from wilderness springs and streams tastes much better than city water, and even most well water and bottled water. I am ze wateur connoisseur.
Yeah, water from places like a "city" doesn't have the flavor and unique texture that worm larva can give.
Exercise with variable intensity and ranges of motion not typically experienced on gym equipment or flat walking/running
I suppose there could be some added variables in here as you run towards the nearest bathroom, praying to the Gods that you make it.
Temporarily remove ourselves from modern society, culture, technology, and even people if desired
This is what having a door on our house is for. So we can close it, and perhaps lock it.
Encounter new experiences and challenges not encountered in everyday life
Yes, running for the bathroom could qualify here.
Refocus on the essentials of life
Like toilet paper!
Understand the primitive ways of our ancestors and other cultures
Yes, the same people who left the wilderness in order to enjoy the great indoors.
See firsthand how all of life depends on nature and the Earth
That's what National Geographic channel is for!
Direct, personal interaction with nature teaches a respect for it in the same way which direct, personal interaction with another person enhances respect for that person
Except that nature usually returns the favor with things like a tornado, or hail storm, or worm infested water.