Renewal explores the science behind why being in nature makes us feel alive and helps us thrive. Backed by cutting-edge research in cognitive science, Edwards weaves stories that reveal nature's genius, its effect on our lives, and how cultivating an emotional bond with nature benefits us and the natural world.
Renewal explores the science behind why being in nature makes us feel alive and helps us thrive. Backed by cutting-edge research in cognitive science, Edwards weaves stories that reveal nature's genius, its effect on our lives, and how cultivating an emotional bond with nature benefits us and the natural world.
Andrés R Edwards is an educator, award-winning author, media designer, and sustainability consultant. He is founder and president of EduTracks, a firm specializing in developing education programs and consulting services on sustainable practices for green building and business initiatives. He has worked as a producer, exhibit developer, and consultant for projects in natural history, biodiversity, and sustainability. He is the author of The Heart of Sustainability: Restoring Ecological Balance from the Inside Out (2015, Silver Award: Nautilus Book Awards), Thriving Beyond Sustainability: Pathways to a Resilient Society (2010, Gold Medal: Living Now Book Awards), and The Sustainability Revolution: Portrait of a Paradigm Shift (2005). He is co-author with Robert Z. Apte of Tibet: Enduring Spirit, Exploited Land (2004). Andrés has given radio and television interviews and has lectured and presented seminars at conferences, universities, and for business and community organizations. He currently lives in northern California. www.andresedwards.com
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Acknowledgments Foreword by Marc Bekoff Introduction: Forging an Emotional Bond with Nature 1. Aligning with Nature Doorways to Nature Types of Nature Alignment Internal and External Alignment Natural Principles Awareness and Humility Natural Ingredients 2. Awe and Beauty Awe's Qualities Beauty's Attributes Reinstilling Awe and Beauty 3. Health and Well-Being Healing Impacts of Nature Nature As a Vital Supplement Green Care Finding Our Place in Nature 4. Mentor and Provider Learning from Nature Cycles and Milestones Nature As Provider 5. Nature's Intelligence Intelligence of Gaia Why Nature's Intelligence Matters Nature's Designs Animal Intelligence Plant Awareness Slime and Mushrooms 6. Kinship and Creativity Skalalitude Biophilic Design Creativity and Nature Nature As Canvas Beyond Nature As Resource 7. Compassion and Coexistence Cultivating Coexistence Biological Altruism Animal Emotions Compassionate Conservation Rewilding Our Hearts 8. An Ecocentric Ethic An Integral Perspective Five Global Trends Reciprocity Through Nature Flourishing with Nature A Legacy of Regenerative Coexistence Doing What We Can Resources Bibliography Notes Index About the Author About New Society Publishers
Acknowledgments Foreword by Marc Bekoff Introduction: Forging an Emotional Bond with Nature 1. Aligning with Nature Doorways to Nature Types of Nature Alignment Internal and External Alignment Natural Principles Awareness and Humility Natural Ingredients 2. Awe and Beauty Awe's Qualities Beauty's Attributes Reinstilling Awe and Beauty 3. Health and Well-Being Healing Impacts of Nature Nature As a Vital Supplement Green Care Finding Our Place in Nature 4. Mentor and Provider Learning from Nature Cycles and Milestones Nature As Provider 5. Nature's Intelligence Intelligence of Gaia Why Nature's Intelligence Matters Nature's Designs Animal Intelligence Plant Awareness Slime and Mushrooms 6. Kinship and Creativity Skalalitude Biophilic Design Creativity and Nature Nature As Canvas Beyond Nature As Resource 7. Compassion and Coexistence Cultivating Coexistence Biological Altruism Animal Emotions Compassionate Conservation Rewilding Our Hearts 8. An Ecocentric Ethic An Integral Perspective Five Global Trends Reciprocity Through Nature Flourishing with Nature A Legacy of Regenerative Coexistence Doing What We Can Resources Bibliography Notes Index About the Author About New Society Publishers
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