Beneath the Face of Nature: Rethinking the Relationship Between Humanity and Nature

Contemporary society is not ignorant of environmental harm. Scientific evidence and public awareness campaigns have made the consequences of environmental harm widely understood. Yet, still, environmental harm persists, even worse than before which suggests that the problem lies far deeper than knowledge of the harm occurring. The core of the problem lies in disrespect towards the environment. This dynamic, quite interestingly, resembles the pattern in human abusive relationships. Individuals may recognize the consequences of their damage to the other party, yet they continue to act destructively simply because they do not recognize the worth of the other party. Similarly, environmental … Continue reading

How Caring for the Environment Can Reinforce Self-Worth in Recovery

Different kinds of addictions, mental stresses or conditions not only make a person feel less useful, but these conditions can also make people feel as if they do not have any purpose in life. As hopelessness seeps in, depressed or anxious people combating substance abuse can become vulnerable to circumstances. However, did you know that caring for our environment and people around us can make us feel a lot more worthy of appreciation? Why not try this from today? We will discuss how people in addiction recovery can feel better about their self-worth if they care for the environment. Environmental … Continue reading