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    New Voices in Science

    Matthew Zylstra had a short article on nature connection and photo published in Stellenbosch University's New Voices in Science ...

    On August 29, 2014 / By eyes4earth
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    How is nature good for you?

    And what kind of nature counts? ...

    On April 11, 2014 / By eyes4earth
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    The inquisitiveness of youth

    Are meaningful nature experiences more likely to happen with young animals? ...

    On April 1, 2014 / By Matthew Zylstra
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    eyes4earth update: November 2013

    The November 2013 eyes4earth.org update for is now online. Features presentations, writings, videos and news relating to diverse dimensions ...

    On November 4, 2013 / By Matthew Zylstra
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    The hatching of an idea

    Introducing ‘free-range education’: scrambled idea or hard-boiled movement in the making? ...

    On June 23, 2013 / By Matthew Zylstra
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    The problem with ‘eyes4earth’

    A reliance on our eyes as our primary sense organ inhibits our engagement with environmental issues and our connection ...

    On April 22, 2013 / By Matthew Zylstra
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    eyes4earth update: January 2013

    The first eyes4earth.org update for 2013 is now online. Features news from recent months including research results, meaningful nature ...

    On January 14, 2013 / By eyes4earth
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    Dolphin-assisted fishing: Mutualism or more?

    Five fascinating cases (with photos & video) of dolphin-assisted fishing from around the world. Is life more about mutualism ...

    On November 21, 2012 / By Matthew Zylstra
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    Xavier Rudd’s connection with nature

    Australian songwriter Xavier Rudd shares his views on connection with nature. We also discover how a meaningful nature experience ...

    On September 21, 2012 / By eyes4earth
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    Myths, missionaries & metaphysics

    Finding truth and facts in an a holy trinity ...

    On September 17, 2012 / By Matthew Zylstra
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… some will cast their gaze to the heavens to a …
some
will cast
their gaze
to the heavens 
to an eclipse that may
bring new awakening

so..me
i’ll drop
my gaze
to the depths 
to be eclipsed by the 
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species: bluntnose klipfish
“One touch of nature makes the whole world kin.”
	- William Shakespeare 

This quote by Shakespeare speaks to the interconnectedness of all living beings through their shared natural essence. It suggests that a felt experience of ‘nature’ can transcend perceived cultural, social, and species boundaries. Nature, in its raw beauty and presence has, when given a particular kind of attention, the power to evoke universal emotions and stir a sense of commonality among beings. It offers a potent reminder of the fundamental bond that connects all living creatures. Irrespective of our individual backgrounds, ideologies or beliefs, we are all part of the greater tapestry of nature with our pulsing sensing animal bodies.

(So, go on, Mariah, touch it. I never would’ve thought your music would serve a purpose for me!)

Source: adapted from The Socratic Method
An unusual show of flair & bravado compared to mos An unusual show of flair & bravado compared to most octopus I encounter in Keurbooms estuary that are reticent, wary & tucked away . 

#octopus #keurboomsestuary
If you live near the Plettropolis come join us for If you live near the Plettropolis come join us for a  conversation about meaningful nature experiences.

Fellow Frisian descendant and percussionist @jamesvanminnen and I will be yarning about nature connectedness and what’s new in the decade since I completed my deep doctoral dive into the topic. We expect we might cover some tenuous terrain and beat around the bush. 

Details (see link in bio👆🏼):

Thursday 14th March 19h00-20h30 at The Harmony Centre at Kwendalo, Plettenberg Bay
Contribution: suggested R50-R100 (includes tea and refreshments)
RSVP by Wed 13 March: hello@kwendalo.co.za or
044 004 0366

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Don’t ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive and then go do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.

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