World We Imagine 1

The world I like to image is one of appreciation and respect. The world as it is now isn't all that bad, and I think it's important, especially for our younger population, to find value in the peace the world can provide. When I was a child, I felt especially connected to the world around me. Now, I feel I'm still connected, but through a different lens. Currently, I measure connectivity by my understanding of the world through social media and news. But this lacks the essence of worldliness. As I thought about this assignment I pondered what exactly had changed between then and now. I came to the conclusion that nature had been weaned out of my daily experience. Sure, the walk to campus is studded with landscaping, and the hikes around L.A. make for a nice excursion. But observing and and participating are two very different things. When I'm walking I miss out on all that an area has to offer. I miss the little buds of soon-to-be flowers, I miss the ants working fervently, and the dew of the grass. So much of today's "experience" is missing the act of participating in nature. 

What do I mean by that?

When I was growing up in my beautiful home state of Washington, I had an abundance of nature around me. From hiking in the mountains, to making flower crowns on the playground, my life was enveloped by all nature had to offer. I'd summer with my grandparents and spend all my time in their gardens. Either with my grandmother, planting Texas Bluebonnet seeds, or with my grandfather, weeding around the potato crop. My time was always outside in the dirt and I gained a beautiful understanding of the life provided by the world. I participated. 

What I'd like the world to see is the beauty and prosperity we have. Setting aside interpersonal abundance, and focusing on raw experiences. So, my idea is to provide some sort of gardening system to anyone who wants it. I haven't figured out the little details yet, but I know I'd love to team up with education systems and community centers to bring gardening kits to people everywhere. It's easy to overlook the impact a plant can have, let alone a garden. I think providing this experience would be very special and allow people to participate in nature with intent and intrigue. The benefits would be staggering. I just need to whittle down my idea to a streamlined, actionable thought.

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  1. Cameron King 340November 30, 2024 at 9:41 PM

    I think this a really great idea that is something that I have also found to be an issue in my life. I really don’t take the time or make the effort to go out and enjoy nature because its just something I don’t really think about on a daily basis. By creating more of an emphasis on it, it will make it so much easier for people like me to participate in nature. I think a great place to start is a club or little initiative to gather like-minded people

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  2. AnonymousDecember 2, 2024 at 2:09 PM

    This is such a cool idea! Growing up in an apartment, I always wanted a garden of my own but had to drive a long way to my dad’s farm to see real greenery. Gardening kits would’ve been amazing for someone like me!

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  3. BrigitteB340December 3, 2024 at 11:37 PM

    Hi Mariam, I like your idea. I used to live in a place surrounded by nature as a child. This is something I really loved and missed when I moved to NYC. I like that your idea gives people the opportunity to explore nature. I personally loved working in community gardens when I was in high school.

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