Including Nature as a part of us

Imagine a world where nature isn’t just outside our windows but a part of us, intertwined with our very being. This is the heart of Natural Inclusionality, a fresh perspective that challenges the rigid frameworks we’ve grown accustomed to in the West, frameworks that often lead to discord and disconnection across ecological, biological, and social realms.

We find ourselves in the Anthropocene—a unique chapter of Earth's history marked by human impact. It’s a time that calls for a deep, soulful understanding of our environment. Natural Inclusionality invites us to marvel at the world, making creativity and compassion flow through a renewed connection with nature and each other.

This concept isn’t just a theory; it’s an invocation of an inclusive and symbiotic world — of the wisdom of indigenous cultures and spiritual traditions. These age-old beliefs, rooted deeply in the respect for Earth, teach us that the boundaries we perceive between ourselves and the natural world are not just blurred—they’re nonexistent.

Take a moment to consider Andean Nature Mysticism, which echoes the core ideas of Natural Inclusionality. Here, space is seen as a vast, welcoming presence, embracing all that exists in a dance of dynamic balance. In this view, nothing is isolated—everything is a harmonious blend of space and flow, tangible and intangible, community and individual consciousness.

Life, according to this philosophy, does not thrive on competition but evolves through cooperation and openness to new possibilities. By embracing these principles, we align ourselves with the rhythms of the cosmos and the teachings of other profound traditions like those found in Vedic and Buddhist philosophies.

So, let’s step into this inclusive vision. Let’s dissolve the artificial barriers that separate us from the rest of the living world and rediscover the joy of being part of a larger, ever-evolving whole. As we learn from these ancient wisdoms, may we find the paths to healing ourselves and our planet.

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References:

Schmitt, J.F. Natural Inclusionality, Indigenous Wisdom, and the Reality of Nature. Hu Arenas 1, 37–55 (2018).