{"id":30254,"date":"2018-07-18T11:38:58","date_gmt":"2018-07-18T09:38:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/?p=30254"},"modified":"2018-07-18T12:10:30","modified_gmt":"2018-07-18T10:10:30","slug":"part-rewilding-revolution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/part-rewilding-revolution\/","title":{"rendered":"Be a Part of the Rewilding Revolution"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cTo speak of wilderness is to speak of wholeness. Human beings come out of that wholeness.\u201d -Gary Snyder<\/em>
\nRewilding might seem like a lifestyle restricted to those living in the great outdoors who enjoy activities like hiking, bushcraft and wild food foraging. Most of us observe this lifestyle on social media as we sit behind computer screens with an overwhelming list of to-do\u2019s and a deep desire to rid ourselves of the daily stresses and the endless FOMO. We often long for the smell of burning wood and nights out under the starlit sky, sprawled out on a blanket with friends and a good bottle of wine.<\/p>\n

Time spent in nature has become a recreational hobby most of us only get to enjoy when on holiday, but it is actually a wellness necessity<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 one we all have access to and deserve more of, no matter who we are and where we are at in our lives. True rewilding is based on this crucial belief.<\/p>\n

THE DEFINITION OF REWILD<\/strong><\/p>\n

The common definition of rewild <\/em>is to \u2018restore (an area of land) to its natural uncultivated state (used especially with reference to the reintroduction of species of wild animal that have been driven out or exterminated). <\/strong>The rewilding of man<\/em>, however, refers to \u2018the <\/strong>re-introduction of man to the wild, more importantly, to his original, unaltered, vibrant state.\u2019 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Since the dawn of agriculture 10,000 years ago, there have been so many wonderful human achievements, but there have also been major drawbacks for man himself: not only physical aspects such as the loss of bone density, increase in fragility and the rise of chronic and mental disease, but emotional and spiritual aspects, too. \u00a0We have neatly segregated ourselves into buildings, cities, etc and it impacts us far more than what we may think. The internet and social media may be blessings in that they instantly connect us, but these platforms can never replace the power of real human interaction. So not only has there been a loss of community<\/em>, but probably the most important drawback of all: the loss of oneself. <\/em>\u00a0With all the technology and information around us, something unexpected has happened. Even though our world has grown smaller, many individuals are beginning to feel more disconnected, alone and overwhelmed at the mere thought of who they truly are and what their unique purpose is.<\/p>\n

WHAT\u2019S THE POINT?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The main idea behind rewilding is to become aware of this loss of self and disconnection to the world as a whole. It is a holistic approach that helps us to re-establish our relationship with our natural selves so that we can thrive in an increasingly stressful, fast-paced world and it uses nature as the perfect \u2018toolscape\u2019 to do so.<\/p>\n

It all starts with becoming better observers by placing ourselves in natural settings. Nature doesn\u2019t judge or ask judgment. It only ever asks observance, silence and contemplation \u2013 for us to be our authentic selves<\/em>. As writer Henry David Thoreau remarked, \u201cThe voice of nature is always encouraging.\u201d This conversation with nature<\/em> also helps us better understand our physical impact on the planet and how we can live more sustainably on this beautiful earth.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\"Rewilding<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

THE HEALTH BENEFITS:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s take a look at an outdoor activity as simple and natural as walking<\/em>:<\/p>\n