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The human and nature relationship should not be disregarded if we aim to reconnect with the human nature that has become buried deep within us in this day and age.
Chet Supe, author of Rediscovering the Wisdom of Human Nature: How Civilization Destroys Happiness, is focused on helping others reconnect with the human nature inside them. Believe it or not, civilization is actually destroying our happiness. For us to live happily once more, we must get in touch with our human nature.
Now, connecting with nature doesn’t directly tap into the nature inside humans. However, it does help make the process of tapping into it more conducive. With that in mind, let’s look at the relationship between nature and humans.
Nature and Humanity’s Intrinsic Connection With Each Other
There is an intrinsic connection between humans and nature that is deeply embedded in our being. It’s a symbiotic and intricate bond that’s been naturally shaped for millions of years via evolution.
Being highly intelligent creatures, humans have established advanced technologies and sophisticated cultures. However, our survival ultimately remains tangled with our natural world. Deny it as much as we want; we need nature to keep on living.
The Impact Nature Has and Our Dependence on It
We are already aware that nature provides us with natural resources. Things like air, food, water, and raw materials (e.g., wood, metals, stone, etc.) are all available to us. Each of these resources isn’t just essential for our survival. They also serve as the foundations for the basis of the economic systems we have.
But, our reliance on nature’s gifts has resulted in some terribly substantial environmental impacts. Climate change, deforestation, and pollution are all direct consequences of our actions. These effects threaten the stability of every ecosystem on Earth, along with the abundance of biodiversity on this planet.
While Chet Supe‘s book doesn’t explicitly focus on the link between nature and man, he does want to help us reconnect with ourselves. After all, the human-nature relationship and its impact on health is needed to reconnect with our human nature on our own.
Respecting the Virtue We Have Forgotten Throughout the Years
Back in ancient times, humans have been known to revere nature. Historically, numerous ancient cultures were worshipping deities of nature, and they respected the sky, land, and sea. The respect they had came from their understanding of humanity’s dependence on nature.
They understood that there was a balance between humanity and nature. Ancient civilizations also did their best to maintain this harmonious relationship. But then, as humans advanced, bringing in the industrialization and modernization age, our respect for nature gradually faded and forgotten.
Our view of nature also changed from being a partner we loved and respected into something more of an object—a resource—to be exploited.
Humanity Loses Its Relationship and Connection With Nature
Nowadays, most humans have lost their instinctive human and nature relationship.
Humans are in a unique position. We have the power to positively impact our planet. People can participate in utilizing clean energy, volunteering to protect endangered species and ecosystems, and planting trees in reforestation efforts.
Sadly, we also have the power to cause great damage through destroying natural habitats, overpopulation, and pollution. These acts only lead to climate change, which will cause more damage to our planet.
Ultimately, our loss of connection to nature and ourselves causes us to do things that only damage everything around us, including ourselves.
The Value of Nature in Our Human Lives
Nature’s value in human life is something that we shouldn’t underestimate. As mentioned before, nature gives us food, which we eventually enhance. We developed agricultural sustenance, improving life because we no longer had to rely on gathering and hunting food.
The medicines that we currently use also come from nature. Medicines have prolonged our lives by eradicating certain illnesses and curing dangerous ailments.
Nature has also taught us about our place on this planet and the real value of nature.
Human and Nature Relationship: Let’s Do Our Best to Connect With Ourselves and Nature
Whether we like it or not, nature will always play a vital role in our lives. Since that’s the case, we should focus on getting in touch with our human nature to give love and respect back to nature and ourselves.
Grab a copy of Chet Supe‘s book today to learn how to reconnect with your human nature. Check out some of our other blogs as well, and learn the origins of our misery to successfully overcome them!