At the heart of Abram’s work is the idea that we live in a more-than-human world, where every being – whether a bird, a gust of wind, or a mountain – participates in a larger conversation. Indigenous cultures have long understood this, viewing nature as animate and responsive. But modern society, with its emphasis on written language and abstract thought, has dulled our ability to engage with this deeper dialogue. Abram’s book The Spell of the Sensuous examines how the environment shapes human perception and how reconnecting with oral traditions can bring us back into alignment with the natural world.

This isn’t just about philosophy – it’s about presence. He encourages us to slow down, to listen, to notice the way our bodies respond to the land around us. Whether it’s feeling the pull of the ocean’s tide, sensing the shift of the seasons, or hearing the wind whisper through the trees, these are all ways the earth speaks. And we, in turn, are always responding, whether we realize it or not.

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