African Stories – a new myth for Life? October 10, 2007
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No-one can deny that there is a groundswell movement of concern for the environment. For too long our industrial-age mindset has exploited and subjugated the natural world and it is now becoming apparent that this cannot continue without severe consequences for the human race.
To survive as a species it is now well recognized that the human family must rise to the challenge of changing its attitude and thinking. Our adapted outlook will need to embrace the diversity of Life and realize that we are but players in its great drama. We will need to retrieve that profound sense of belonging to the whole, rather than our present perception of differentiation and conquest over Mother Nature.
The Soul of the Wilderness September 12, 2007
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Ever since I’ve come to know about Dr Ian Player’s Wilderness Trails and the very positive effect those few days in wild nature had on the human psyche, I decided to delve a bit deeper into the concept of ecological spirituality. I came upon some thought provoking insights, but also found that there are quite a few different views and opinions regarding this matter. The ones that caught my attention were ideas on eco-therapy and the mystic experiences of nature. (more…)
Awareness through Wilderness August 15, 2007
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“Simplicity in all things, is the secret of the wilderness.” – Sigmund Olsen
I recently read Zululand Wilderness: Shadow and Soul by Dr. Ian Player. This book had such a profound impact on me that I decided to look into the Wilderness Leadership School which he founded. It turns out that the school is one of the finest long term solutions for the conservation of our Earth.
Camping under the stars in the Okavango June 6, 2007
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Camp under the stars, get soaked by the spray of the spectacular Victoria Falls, Sunset on the Zambezi River, Hippos yawning & Elephants swimming in Chobe, A mokoro trip on the Okavango Delta and wild camping – with the cry of the Fish Eagle giving you goose bumps.
Just a few of the sights & sounds that greeted me on my recent 10 day Okavango Experience. Camping is the true way to find your soul in Africa. We had the wonderful opportunity to meet & spend time with the locals from Zambia & Botswana.
In Livingstone ( Zambia) we participated in a local community initiative – a guided cycle ride through the local village. This was an initiative from one of the locals, who used the income earned from the USD25 participants paid, to establish a local school. Our guide – Oliver – was one of the local teachers, who showed us the traditional ways – from building to beer drinking.
