Katie G 12/17 The Ecology of Eden

As I began to read my chapters in The Ecology of Eden I began to take notes on what I wanted to discuss throughout my class presentation, the main thing that really stood out to me was the part where Eisenberg quotes Henry David Thoreau, "Wouldn't it not be well to consult with Nature in the outset? For she is the most extensive and experienced planter of all (330 Eisenberg)." This is so right on - it's like learning to play a new instrument and not asking the world famous composer sitting next to you. This stirred up a lot of thought in my head concerning different aspects in my life where I try to solves things on my own when really I should be referring to the all knowing, all powerful God that I believe in! This can relate directly to humans on Earth and how we relate and treat the Earth. It is unfortunate that we try to please Earth by our own standards and our own ideas - we know nothing! why not go directly to the source and consult the Mother what is best - the Mother - the most experiences planter of us all.