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Here at The Yorkshire Editor, we have a motto we live by: New Month, New Book! But it's not always easy to choose your new bookshelf addition. Should we go old school and reread a classic or is there anything due out that needs a read? If you are still umming and ahhing, maybe this will grab your attention: https://wapo.st/4aQYbh3 #ReadABook #Reading #NewBooks

Last night I listened to Krista Tippett’s conversation with Janine Benyus and Azita Ardakani Walton about biomimicry in the On Being episode “On Nature’s Wisdom for Humanity.” The On Being Project (link to the episode in the comments) Biomimicry “is a practice that learns from and mimics the strategies used by species alive today. The goal is to create products, processes, and systems—new ways of living—that solve our greatest design challenges sustainably and in solidarity with all life on earth.” Janine Benyus This concept feels pretty intuitive. It resonates with what I’ve been reading in Robin Wall Kimmerer’s "Braiding Sweetgrass." But the idea of living with and learning from nature is so different from the way many of our social structures are organized (e.g. competition for resources, individual pursuits over collective achievement). I’m heartened that other ways of being exist, and have existed, for millennia before our current age of competition. In fact, a topic in the episode was around a debate in the first half of the 20th century in the then-emergent discipline of ecology. Are ecosystems built on competition or collaboration? For nearly 50 years, there was a shared belief that collaboration, “a mutual aid society,” was the way of nature. It wasn’t until 1947 – the beginning of the Cold War and the Truman Doctrine – that the conversation changed, and we started viewing ecology through a competitive lens. And this concept – that what we talk about determines what we see around us – feels exactly in line with Appreciate Inquiry (one of the other AIs) and the book "Conversations Worth Having." How interesting that when the global stage is (be)set with scarcity, that colors the way we look at even the abundance of the natural world. Conversations Worth Having In the Q+A period after the conversation, an audience member asked, “How does the sharing of information contribute to collective vitality in the natural world? And how do organisms separate helpful signals from noise?” In response, Janine and Azita talked about quieting the noise, both our internal “human cleverness” and the physical noise pollution surrounding us. A few years ago, a housemate of mine gifted me a broadside of William Stafford’s “A Ritual to Read to Each Other.” It has become both a beloved poem and beloved piece of artwork in my home. If there’s a better example of imploring us to quiet our noise and send our signals clearly, I’m not sure what it is.

Observe the different stages of growth of a flowering plant in your garden and draw life lessons from it. Click the link to explore this writing prompt further → https://lnkd.in/gP9nsahh #WritingPrompt #WritingPrompts #DraftSparks

Following up on my last post, I'm excited to share that I have written a complete book review on ‘Where the Crawdads Sing’ and published it in the form of a blog. 📚✨ In this comprehensive review, I explore the intriguing insights, character briefs and my personal takeaways from the book. It consists of a detailed book summary and a comparison of the book with its movie. Whether you're an avid reader or just looking for your next great read, I hope my review helps you discover something new and thought-provoking. Check out the full review here: 📖 https://lnkd.in/dEMtCER9 Peace ✌ #bookreview #bookrecommendation #readingcommunity #Literature

Rain is very important for every one..It helps our words in very ways.. When rain falls it waters plants in the garden and fields.. This makes the plants to grow big and strong, so they can give us fruits and vegetable to eat. Rains also fills up rivers, streams and lakes with water. This water is very important for us to drink and use to washing. When rains falls it cleans the air for us, making it easier for us to breath. Animals,birds and insects also need of water to survive. Rain makes the word outside beautiful and colourful, with flower blooming and growing green leaves on the trees. Without rain our word would be dirty and dry. So, rain is like to friend for us, helping us stay healthy and happy. For such kind of writing please visit my links and https://lnkd.in/gCUTWvmQ https://lnkd.in/gyW4kCx3

Pastures of Wild Asters was sent as an Author’s copy by @Gunjan Joshi. The book is a poetic journey through the land I know and love. You see, Gunjan and I share more than just a love for literature—we share a bond with the mountains, the rivers, the very soil of #uttarakhand. I am gardwali, anyone else? And reading this book felt like walking through familiar paths, where every word echoes the beauty of our homeland. She writes, "The mountains do not sing, they hum—a melody that only those who belong to them can understand." Uttarakhand isn’t just a place; it's a feeling, a rhythm that pulses through our veins. Her writing isn’t just descriptive; it's immersive. You don’t just read about the wild asters blooming on the hillsides—you feel the cool breeze on your face, you see the colors as if they were right in front of you. Another favorite of mine is, “We are made of rivers and forests; our roots run deep into the earth, and our souls fly with the eagles that soar above the snow-capped peaks.” This line encapsulates the connection we Uttarakhandis have with nature—how it’s more than just a backdrop, it’s part of who we are. Gunjan's words brought me back to the times when I’d sit by the fire, listening to its stories, feeling an inexplicable peace that only home could provide. Her poetry, too, is like the mountain mist—soft, elusive, yet lingering. There’s a rawness in her words, a kind of vulnerability that speaks to anyone who has ever felt deeply connected to a place. “In the heart of every valley, there is a story untold; in every flower, a secret whispered only to the wind,” she writes. And it’ll make you think of the untold stories of our land, of the quiet resilience of our people. Reading Pastures of Wild Asters felt like a homecoming. It’s not just a book, it’s an experience—a love letter to Uttarakhand. If you’ve ever felt a deep connection to a place, if you’ve ever longed for the simplicity and beauty of nature, then this book will resonate with you, too. #bookreview #75hardchallenge

A children's book I can recommend to all ages....#bookreview #book #insects

Here are brief reviews of books explored this quarter. #bookreviews #bookrecommendation

This goes in hard! Word for word!