When I was a kid growing up in the suburbs, my life was a shuttle among school, stores, sports, and TV. I had no idea that nature was breathing aliveness all around me. I certainly had no idea of how to work with nature or what I would even do. This first part of this book is about cultivating a relationship with the natural world both conceptually and practically.
We all have a lot to learn about living on this Earth. It is a strange and wild place with endless nuance and variation. As soon as we learn something, we find more questions. Life is dynamic, requiring awareness and adaptability. The skills and concepts presented here are just a base. You can use them to further develop your own ideas and skills as you respond to the present moment and the changing world around you.