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Renewal

How Nature Awakens Our Creativity Compassion and Joy

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Why spend countless hours indoors in front of screens when being in nature feels so good? In learning why and how to nurture our emotional connection with nature, we can also regenerate the ecosystems on which we depend for our survival.

Renewal explores the science behind why being in nature makes us feel alive and helps us thrive. Using personal experiences and cutting-edge research in cognitive science, this book weaves delightful stories that:

Reveal nature’s genius and impacts on our lives from physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual perspectives

Explore how emulating nature is yielding design breakthroughs with biomimicry and biophilic design

Highlight the importance of compassion and coexisting with wildlife in designing our conservation strategies

Describe the significance of nurturing an ecological ethic that supports a reciprocal relationship with nature.

Whether you are drawn to conservation or are interested in the science behind human behavior, Renewal will help create a blueprint for integrating nature with a life of creativity, compassion, and joy.

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Andres R. Edwards

Andrés R Edwards is an educator, award-winning author, media designer, presenter, and sustainability consultant. He is founder and president of EduTracks, a firm specializing in developing education programs and consulting services on sustainable practices for green building and business projects. Andrés lives in northern California. www.andresedwards.com

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In the Introduction, the author describes how an exploration and willingness to be aware of nature can lead to a multifaceted improvement in one’s wellbeing 4 $0.40

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The first chapter discusses the concept of being aligned with nature, and how making an effort to be outwardly aligned with our environment can help us gain internal stability. 18 $1.80

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This chapter discusses how it is important, in our otherwise orderly and meticulous world to seek out and experience moments of awe and beauty. 14 $1.40

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This chapter explores the therapeutic effects of engaging with the natural world. 14 $1.40

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This chapter explores in which nature guides and teaches us, whether as a source of creative inspiration or as a wealth of systems to explore and understand 16 $1.60

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This chapter explores the concept of intelligence and the ways in which the natural world displays a systemic ability to solve problems and overcome obstacles. 16 $1.60

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This chapter explores how a focus on nature can inspire and guide creative persuits. 18 $1.80

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This chapter discusses the importance of developing compassion and empathy for non-human organisms 19 $1.90

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This chapter discusses how we can create a new ethical framework centered around the preservation of all life. 16 $1.60