52 Weeks to Make the World a Better Place: Week 47 - Get in touch with Nature

Too many people these days are totally cut off from Nature, by 'virtue' of living in their little technological bubbles - house, car, work, shopping centre, theme park... I'm certainly no Luddite, yet I see this technology barrier as inherently unhealthy - for individuals, the species and the planet. Setting aside a little regular time to 'commune' with Nature should be sufficient to largely redress this imbalance: country walks, a little off the beaten track, are wonderful at this time of year; ditto cycling (but leave off the stupid kit!); or even wildlife-spotting. It's very easy to spend the whole day at the PC, but a little fresh air will clear the mind and provide a wholesome rush of energy that will more than make up for lost time. So, why wait, get out there and re-connect with the Earth!