Rewilding. Yep, a new word for me but not for the world. It was first used back in 1990 apparently.
I’ve not been much involved with conservation issues however the word rewilding, mentioned on Country File this evening, has certainly captured my interest and imagination. And stimulated my memory too, of seeing bears in Alaska fishing salmon in boiling red abundance and off shore at Santa Cruz gazing at sea otters at dusk cracking open sea shells while floating on their backs. Both are keystone species and exceedingly cute too! That is the extent of my learning for this evening.
I really only meant to mention the baby hedgehog I saw abroad the other evening at twilight. A rare sight. One thought can lead to another can’t they….
(this post has been lightly edited having looked at it again in the clearer light of day!)
Returned to eastern Cumbria this afternoon, driving along in the autumn sunshine with the hill folds sculpted in autuman light. Happy return.
The wind hums in the open roof light. Ah! cool refreshing moving air. No stars out tonight. I’ve been away from the attic for six weeks. It is so good to be back here, until the spring. Yes, happy return.
And wandering over to Edera’s place I see she has been busy. Here is a translation of a poem:
On days of sorrow I live in complete sorrow
On days of happiness I live in absolute happiness
I have walked step by step with simplicity and diligence
so now a hint of truth is in my view
Nobody lends a hand if you do not find it by yourself
This travel on a narrow path has been difficult but
I have a glimpse of an unbroken world
with gratitude.
Tomorrow is another day.
Another good day.
How fortunate we are!
Sorry to say there is limited mobile broadband internet connectivity where I am at the moment. Weather fine, walking good, resting happening. Thinking of all you readers out there….do come back.
Practice Within The Order of Buddhist Contemplatives
