Our natural world

Nature is a fundamental aspect of human life. As are the beautiful creatures that live within this diverse, frequently threatened world. Even the humble spider, which causes many to shudder, simply at the thought, is important for nature to flourish.

Nature presents an eclectic arena of possibilities. It reduces sadness; encourages opportunity, makes the world feel a better place.

Flies, wasps, insects, field mice and our tiny birds make up the biodiverse nature of our worlds. Take care of them; shield them and protect them where you can.

Making comparisons with our world and the natural world is crucial to understanding the meaning of life. Again, take the story of the spider, whose habitat in recent years has been destroyed by the demolitions programme of back to back houses, the cellars providing sanctity for these not so often meek arachnids. And whilst we may easily argue that ridding the country of this inadequate housing is good, by demolishing these homes and using more of the green belt land to build increasingly more houses, are we simply solving one problem, whilst inadvertently creating another.