I think many of us can name a time (or times) when we have felt, and still feel, profound grief about the destruction of a particular place that we have come to love. So true that we often have no idea this change is coming! Especially when we have "befriended a place", as you did Marg. I agree with you about the importance of speaking out, of truly grieving and lamenting this loss - and of figuring out what each of us might do to care for this beautiful place we call home. Sharing stories like yours helps us all - thank you for your words. -Sue
I so appreciate and relate to this reflection. A few years ago miles and miles of creek bed that ran past our place was cleared out, apparently to improve the flow of water. It changed the entire landscape and created havoc for many forms of wildlife. And a beautiful spot to kyack down a winding creek nestled in trees where non-human creatures and I often met disappeared in the matter of weeks. I felt, and still feel much grief over this loss. We really don't know what we have until it's gone, and often are not aware of pending destruction like this before it takes place. However, we can still speak out in the midst of it, grieve, and commit to protecting and caring for the natural world through an understanding of reciprocity, other actions, and down to earth conversations like this.
I think many of us can name a time (or times) when we have felt, and still feel, profound grief about the destruction of a particular place that we have come to love. So true that we often have no idea this change is coming! Especially when we have "befriended a place", as you did Marg. I agree with you about the importance of speaking out, of truly grieving and lamenting this loss - and of figuring out what each of us might do to care for this beautiful place we call home. Sharing stories like yours helps us all - thank you for your words. -Sue
I so appreciate and relate to this reflection. A few years ago miles and miles of creek bed that ran past our place was cleared out, apparently to improve the flow of water. It changed the entire landscape and created havoc for many forms of wildlife. And a beautiful spot to kyack down a winding creek nestled in trees where non-human creatures and I often met disappeared in the matter of weeks. I felt, and still feel much grief over this loss. We really don't know what we have until it's gone, and often are not aware of pending destruction like this before it takes place. However, we can still speak out in the midst of it, grieve, and commit to protecting and caring for the natural world through an understanding of reciprocity, other actions, and down to earth conversations like this.