Ecophoria
Have you experienced nature-induced euphoria? I was blessed with such a blissful moment at the Erawan National Park in west Thailand. Picture the scene. The weather is hot but I am cool under the dappled shade of jungle trees. I am lounging in a refreshing rock-pool, contemplating a cascading waterfall. Tiny fish are nibbling my feet, which is strangely pleasant, while larger fish swim all around me unafraid. My mind is at ease, my body is relaxed and my spirit is soaring. Ecophoria reminds us what we are fighting so hard to protect and restore - and why.
— Wayne Visser
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