Soul has been demoted to a new-age spiritual fantasy or a missionary's booty, and nature has been treated , at best, as a postcard or a vacation backdrop or, more commonly, as a hardware store or refuse heap. Too many of us lack intimacy with the natural world and with our souls, and consequently we are doing untold damage to both. Bill Plotkin
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The idea that soul has been demoted to a new-age spiritual fantasy or a missionary's booty is one that is quite upsetting. This definition might be considered offensive by some while others may find it to be uplifting. The truth is that while soul has been demoted, it does not mean that it has been completely done away with. Humans still share this connection with their souls, and in fact, it can be said to be the most important part of their lives. If humans lack intimacy with their souls, they are doing damage to themselves.

Source: Nature And The Human Soul: Cultivating Wholeness And Community In A Fragmented World

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