Our Wild Calling

Our Wild Calling delves into the subject of our lost sense of identity in relation to the natural world and all the living things that surround us, such as plants and animals, and aims to address the need of reconnecting with our wild side.

Animals are a God-given gift to our planet. Everything about them is remarkable if you allow yourself to notice it and immerse yourself in their beauty. As the author suggests, in order to reconnect with nature and your wild side, you must connect yourself to animals first.

As such, make sure to take a day off and explore your natural surroundings. How? Let me explain! Once you step foot in nature, detach yourself from all your thoughts and worries, and simply focus on whatever you see.

Whether there’s a group of squirrels around you, a fox, a small lizard, or any animal at all, just explore their beauty, look for inspiration in their little routines, and try to connect with them. You can talk, follow, play with them, or do whatever makes you happy when you’re around them.

The connection humans have with animals goes way back to ancestral times. Our co-dependence existed from the beginning when our species would live together and share common practices. The fondness we have towards them is extremely powerful and lasts to our days.

Just look at all pet owners who consider their little animals like their family members. It’s only natural for us to form connections with other species, so in order to live a healthier and happier life, take some time to connect with them.

Rene Descartes was a French philosopher in the seventeenth century. Although he discovered some brilliant philosophical facts, he also came up with a rather disappointing concept – that animals were resources to exploit for the development of humans, and they exist to serve humans such as robots. Naturally, the convenience of this idea was enough to make everyone adopt this philosophy. Since then, people alienated themselves from animals more and more, creating a society based on consumption and making us lose our sense of connectivity with them. However, recent studies suggest that humans and animals are more similar than we might’ve thought. Dogs, for example, are social animals, just like us. They crave a sense of belongingness and live well in communities. We also share similar motivators with animals. Moreover, we have a shared sense of identity that makes our encounters feel natural and happy, and if we see that an animal is hurting, we feel for them. If we manage to once again let humans and animals coexist and contribute to each other’s happiness, we’ll be one step closer to becoming more…