Nature's impact In two previous posts, I discussed the value of guided tours opposed to unguided tours. Follow the link to The Essence of Guiding – 1 and The Essence to Guiding – 2 if you have missed these posts. Today I would like to elaborate on the impact of nature on the human mind. Lasting impression Every single one of us is different, so we all react to nature in a different way. Some might seek the adrenaline rush, while some try to find peace in nature. The following example illustrates this. Imagine you sit in an open game drive vehicle with an elephant only a couple of meters away from you. The huge grey head of the elephant towers over you; a giant that is able to turn your vehicle over in a heartbeat. In a sighting like this, some feel anxious, others nervous, or scared, in awe, amazed, happy, or even humbled. But perhaps we all feel a combination of these mentioned emotions to a different degree. Surely without a doubt, we can conclude that nature has the ability to leave her imprint and make a lasting impression. The marula and the elephant It is February, and with the abundance of water and food available, the animals have dispersed. It is a season of vibrant activity, and the abundance has attracted the migratory birds. There is enough for everyone. The marula fruits are dropping to the ground, where they will ripen. As like many other animals, elephants are fond of these fruits. They can be seen hours on end picking up the small round fruit. Using the two finger-like protrusions at the end of their trunk, they toss the fruit one by one into their mouth. To give you an idea of the magnitude of this task,
Nature’s impact In two previous posts, I discussed the value of guided tours opposed to unguided tours. Follow the link to The Essence of Guiding – 1 and The Essence to Guiding – 2 if you have missed these posts. Today I would like to elaborate on the impact of nature on the human mind.
