Curiosity Walk - Art Of Making Friends
While nature can be a beautiful way to connect with someone, we understand that initiating conversations, especially with strangers or less familiar friends, can sometimes feel like a daunting task. Many individuals grapple with shyness, fear of judgment, or simply a lack of conversation starters.
Conversations with people we’re not yet well-acquainted with can sometimes feel like a journey into the unknown. It’s natural to wonder if you’ll have anything in common or if you’ll be able to connect on a meaningful level. However, the beauty of curiosity is that it thrives on the unknown. By embarking on a nature date and immersing yourselves in sensory experiences, you’ll find that the unknown becomes an exciting territory to explore together. It’s a shared adventure that can lead to surprising discoveries and build the foundation of a strong connection.
Nature provides a magnificent backdrop for fostering curiosity, and a “nature date” is the perfect way to share this experience with someone special. In this article, we’ll take you on a sensory adventure through simple sense-based activities that enhance curiosity.
Each activity will be followed by a prompt or question to help you get to know your walking partner better. We’ll also delve into why curiosity is important in life, how it helps us create empathy and understanding, and provide links to helpful resources and studies on the topic.
https://healingforest.org/2023/10/24/curiosity-walk-how-to-go-on-a-nature-date/
Hinatuan Enchanted River
A magically clear, blue river that seems to spring from nowhere.
Hidden in the Philippine jungle is a short stretch of river that seems to pop up out the ground just to send its miraculously clear, blue water out to the sea.
In fact, no one is sure exactly where the saltwater emanates from, although the prevailing theory involves an underground cave system that spits the river out, free of any dirt or silt which would usually cloud such a stream. Whatever the explanation, the clean waters are a natural wonder unlike any other.
Read about the legends and see some beautiful pictures of the river here:
https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/hinatuan-enchanted-river
The secret movement bringing Europe’s wildlife back from the brink
At the beginning of the 20th century, beavers were on the verge of extinction in Europe. They were hunted for their prized pelts and scent glands, and by 1900, there were just 1,200 left. Now, beavers are back from the brink, with the current European population estimated at about 1.5 million — and conservationists and rewilders agree that beaver bombers are partly to thank
Read more about this interesting story here:
https://www.codastory.com/waronscience/rewilding-beavers-conservation/
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