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What does it mean?
Humans are integral parts of the universe, not accidents.
In plain terms
We belong to the cosmos just like nature does.
What can you take from it?
View yourself as connected to the natural world.

Where it applies

  • philosophical reflection
  • environmental ethics
  • education

Putting it to work

  • study astronomy
  • spend time outside
  • practice gratitude

Questions to consider

  • Where do you belong?
  • Are you separate from nature?

Another view

This view is philosophical rather than scientifically proven.

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