It is quite easy for people to connect with and be touched by fresh air, a fire in the middle of the night, or beautiful clear water. But when it comes to soil, most people are left a bit blank. They don’t see and feel that the soil is alive and can bring a humbling experience, since it shows how our life is relative to anything else that is present in our lives. It shows us we don’t own anything, and the importance of taking care of our sense of separation.
A farmer with the intention to live well, as the best preparation for dying one day. To continue the life that was once given, but is never ours to possess. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx