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Module 0 – Introduction
0.1 Introduction
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13 responses to “0.1 Introduction”
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It helped me widened my views of the course from coaching outside to one where you are encouraging yourself and others to develop a deeper connection with what is happening around them.
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That’s great Liz, we will be doing more of that!
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I Ioved listening to the song! A very different way to be reminded of what nature can teach us. And I had a lovely experience this morning, asking one of my favourite Sweet Chestnut trees for permission to spend time with it as its equal.
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Sounds lovely – and glad you enjoyed listening, I love the connections music can help us make with nature
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I recently participated in a coaching session where we were outside and selected one “layer” of sound to listen to at a time. We gradually added others as we became more engaged in real listening. I enjoyed the opportunity to do that again during the Find, Focus, Feel activity.
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Sounds really interesting Ellen
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Thank you for outlining the definitions.
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I’m fascinated by how our relationship with nature has evolved across time — from the deep attunement of our ancestors, to the growing disconnection of the modern world. I believe there’s great potential now to reconnect, not by rejecting progress, but by blending technology and nature in a way that deepens our sense of belonging.
Sometimes the smallest tools can open the greatest doors. The Merlin app, for example, has helped me to recognise and appreciate the birds around me — their songs, their presence — making the invisible visible once more.
I’m increasingly aware that the word “nature” itself can create a sense of distance for some, as if it is something separate from us. I feel there is a need for new, gentler language — ways of speaking about our place in the living world that invite connection rather than fear or detachment.
Ultimately, I’m hopeful that by weaving technology, language, and attentive presence together, we can cultivate a richer, more sustainable way of living — one where humans and the natural world are not seen as separate, but as beautifully interwoven.
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I like how you’ve expressed this Paul. One of the books on the list is worth digging into for a fresh perspective on ‘nature’ – ‘A Darker Wilderness’. Also the Merlin app is great!
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I loved that you mentioned the ‘asking for permission’ to be there [in nature]- which I got from a podcast from Four Arrows a few years ago and have used since. This is a very simple, yet such a powerful shift in terms of perspective. Moving away from entitlement and individuality and stepping into the wonder of possibilities when our world view is informed by being ‘in relation with’.
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Thank you – I agree. I stole this from Michael Cohen years ago!
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Getting back to this after Lesson No.6:
Ever since our first call, I’ve been reflecting and refining my understanding of what nature is. As a biology student, I learned about biotic and abiotic components, and about ecosystems made up of genes, species, and their interactions. But I have to keep reminding myself that nature is not only about living beings — it includes non-living elements like soil, water, and air that sustain life.
This leads me to think further: if cells are the basic units of life, how do we connect to them as part of nature? We can’t see or feel individual cells directly, yet they form the basis of all living systems, including our own bodies. Perhaps by understanding how cells function and how they interact within ecosystems, we build an intellectual connection. But I’m still questioning whether that kind of knowledge is enough to feel connected in a more immediate, personal way.
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How interesting – and deep!
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