Over the years I have heard many folks say they would like to get closer to the earth. But they don't know how. Well it is right under your feet . All you need to do is take some time off from TV and watching sports and step into the desert or the mountains and woods. Very little effort on your part . Now that doesn't mean you can run naked into the wilderness and nature will take care of you cuz it can kill you, also without the knowledge of some basic skills you could be just another victim that would get you closer to the earth but not in the way you might like.
As a naturalist and a practitioner of primitive skills I urge you to seek out some classes , instructors are all over the country . I feel one of the best ways to start is by learning the wild edible plants from
a qualified and known instructor , most are easy to track down and you might be surprised just how fast you can learn many wild plants but it will take some effort on your part meaning dedication . You will be out in the wild and having a good time while learning and gathering some wild food. Some of the best salads and meals I have had have been in the wild . Not only are you eating healthy it is really good as well. Now you are getting closer to to the earth by partaking in a class and the ancient practice of a tribe.
Please dont be intimidated by taking a wild plant class most I have been involved with have been fun and mostly a great bunch of people all interested in the plants , you will learn plants that you might have seen over the years but had no clue what it was now your reaction will be hell I can eat that. After a while you will ID plants from your car at 65 miles an hour and drive everyone with you nutz. And you will find those sports don't give a damn that you are not sitting at home watching them because at this point they will seem tame and mundane, now you are living your life and not theirs . I call that freedom .
From the plant classes you might move onto learning how to make fire by friction how to construct a primitive shelter learn to track critters and many other skills . Pointing out here that your age wont matter much. I feel that we all should be students and learn right up until we die . Soon you will be a prehistoric critter stalking through the bush .
by Dude McLean
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