Can we really love the natural world, yet remain unconscious of the impact of our choices in contributing to either its destruction or protection? That’s the question I challenge myself on often. If you know me well (or frequent my Instagram profile) you’ll probably know me best for my passion for the natural world. Ever since I can remember, I’ve felt a deep connection with nature. I’ve always found the natural world breathtakingly beautiful and continue to be enchanted by its powers to nourish and heal, physically, mentally and spiritually. I can’t help but wonder about what we’re giving back in return. I used to feel that the natural world was something quite separate from myself, that I could interact with and walk through, yet still remain me – a separate entity, mostly unchanged. Over the years my interpretation of that connection has shifted. Now I see that we are not so distinct as we may think. Science has sho...