Book
In the place in Møn where I've stayed for some days, I found this wonderful book. I read many books as an academic, but this book is one amongst very few that left a lasting impression on me. It reminds me somewhat of the books I used to like as a child. I was born in 1989. In the beginning of my life I didn't rely much on technology for entertainment. I loved books, especially the ones about nature. For many years, I lived in a rural area, with nature and my non-human kin. Those experiences made me feel safe in nature and the cosmos. More recently, I was lucky to live close to nature in northern Sweden and in Finland. Oftentimes, when I'm in nature with others, I notice that fellow humans can feel uncomfortable and unsafe. It doesn't come from any particular dislike towards nature. I believe that they love it as much as I do. But it does come from a lack of knowledge and exposure to other beings. In a forest, there is so much one can forage and eat. There are so many beings who are absolutely harmless to humans. It really helps to know who these beings are, and I think that books like the one above can help. Then meeting a non-human being feels like meeting an acquaintance rather than an alien "other".
Reference
Mandahl-Barth, G. (1967) Hvad finder jeg i skoven. Politikens Forlag: København.