Robert Hensley Nature Reconnect

06/18/2026

There is a whole generation of children now growing up in a society where politicians have placed the exploitation of our natural resources, the abuse of Nature, and the destruction of our protected green spaces above the necessity of renewable energy, clean air, clean water, and the development of programs to teach our citizens about conscious stewardship. It's difficult not to feel unsure about the future of our species.
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06/17/2026

The Summer Solstice is a little over a week away - Sunday, June 21. Here's a little something I wrote to help you better understand its importance to Personal Rewilding - and why people feel drawn to reflective practices during this time.

"This is the solstice, the still point of the sun, its cusp and midnight, the year’s threshold and unlocking, where the past lets go of and

06/17/2026

Truth.
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06/16/2026

It is fascinating to me that throughout human history and especially now, when contemporary society requires scientific evidence for everything, that although science has proven over and over again the importance to our mental and physical health of spending time in Nature - humankind still spends 90% of its time indoors, missing the connection.
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06/15/2026

Sad figures. Studies across various countries consistently show that modern humans have become an "indoor species," spending roughly 90% of their lives indoors. The ⁠European Outdoor Group found a similar pattern. While Europeans typically prioritize leisure time outdoors, roughly 52% of European adults report spending less than one hour a day in nature. Research suggests, too, that Generational Differences also play a role in these figures. The amount of time spent outdoors varies significantly by age. For example, ⁠Gen Z averages just 49 minutes of outdoor time on weekdays (mostly in vehicles, such as commuting), compared to Gen X who spend about 65 minutes outdoors daily.
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06/14/2026

REMINDER! Key words: 'integral community'. Integral meaning essential or necessary to make a whole complete, and community meaning a unified body of beings. Nature exists as a symbiotic system of which we - and all living beings - are a part. Therefore, the natural world around us is necessary for the survival of all.
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06/13/2026

Don't ever discount the healing power of a patch of daisies. Nature gives us these beautiful lessons in resilience and tenacity, disguised as flowers. Daisies bolster our spirits and reassure us that we, too, can bring beauty and light into the world.
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06/12/2026

I find this quote to be a simple reminder of the role of humankind in the universe: stewards. Each time I step into Nature, consciously and mindfully, I feel it, sense it in the innermost recesses of my self. We are here to care for the natural world and all the beings within it.
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06/11/2026

We can reclaim that innocent sense of wonder and awe - although it's fair to say some of us have never lost it. For those who might have misplaced it, you can get it back by reconnecting with Nature, allowing your innermost Wild Being out to play! Every day is a new opportunity to observe and learn, to experience life from a new perspective.
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