Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit, and as vital to our lives as water and good bread.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Wilderness is essential for human spiritual health, comparable to basic physical needs like water and food.
- In plain terms
- Nature is necessary for our souls just as much as it is for our bodies.
- What can you take from it?
- Protect wild spaces because they are fundamental to human well-being.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does wilderness mean to you personally?
- How does nature affect your mental state?
Another view
Some argue urban development is more critical for economic survival than preserving wild lands.
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