United sorry invites everyone to join their reflections about how to connect with the environment. Send in your ideas, replies, pictures, articles we must read. ( till now on the email arran@xs4all.nl, so i can put it on this page. but we work on something to do it more directly)

Start of a hopefully inspiring stream of reflections

#1

Humanity’s destiny appears directed toward increasing urbanization. This can lead us also, if we are not aware, to the loss of environmental memory. Nature programs on Discovery Channel, the parkway, the zoo, and the botanical garden may not suffice. The meditative contemplation of natural art provides a rich and deep resource for the spirit. Eco-mysticism, Carl von Essen. 2010

After reading this, i question, why don’t we consider our cities as a natural landscape, what’s the difference between an anthill and our crowded cities, and why do we consider the first as a natural phenomena, and the second not. Let’s get in contact with our urban environment, as if it is a natural one.

Robert, being in New York, 8th of january 2012