Help your children to fall in Love with Nature.
Inspiring a love for nature will lead to a desire to protect it.
Chief Seattle delivered a compelling message to the government in Washington nearly 150 years ago. He believed all life on earth, and life itself, is sacred, and that man’s heedless abuse of nature will lead to his own destruction.
“Every part of this earth is sacred to my people. Every shining pine needle, every sandy shore, every mist in the dark woods, every clearing, and every humming insect is holy in the memory and experience of my people. The sap which courses through the trees carries the memories of the red man.”
“This we know: All things are connected. Whatever befalls the earth befalls the sons of the earth. Man did not weave the web of life; he is merely a strand in it. Whatever he does to the web, he does to himself.”
Chief Seattle
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Yes. So true. And so sad that it’s taken us so long to begin relearning what we should have known all along!
Indeed it is sad.
What a beautiful, eloquent post. I make it a point not just to be in nature with my little ones, but to share with them why I find nature so magical. My hope is that they will find their own connections as they grow and continue to do their part to protect planet earth.
Hi Deb, nature is magical and you are giving your children one of the most precious gifts in life-your making Earth Day every Day-Enjoy!
This is so beautiful. It really sums up all the reasons I love to play outside and why I feel it’s so important for the children.
Thank you for all your kind words and abundant love of nature. I admire all you do!
Marghanita, This is such an amazing post and you are a beautiful person in sharing this message and love for our planet! I feel everyone benefits greatly in being and discovering nature. It’s calming and magical!
Happy Earth Day!
Cath
Thank you Catherine. Nature is magical , nature is so part of what we all are, we are all connected. It’s so important to remember that connection. A very Happy Earth Day to you too!
Hi Catherine, thank you for the lovely comment. Yes nature is magical and all benefit from discovering the magic! Happy Earth Day to you too!