A Practice in Perspective
This week, think about the ways in which you sense the world. Do you think one of your senses is more powerful than the others? Or more powerful than other people you know?
Next, step outside of the human perspective. Choose something in nature- like a bug, bird or other animal- that experiences the world differently than you do.
Let's look at bees as an example! Bees can sense through the hairs on their legs the electromagnetic fields that plants produce. A weak charge means another bee has recently visited that flower and it is probably depleted of nectar, so not worth the stop.
Investigate how your chosen wild critter sees, smells, moves, etc. Take notes, make sketches or measurements in your nature journal, and try to observe it in person. There are so many different ways to view and experience the world, why not try one other than your own?
