Hello beautiful beast! A random life perspective on “nature art”
You may not see it. But sometimes you do. In fact, you might just stumble across it, as this Perspective Living reader did. Her images below show something (if you’re open to it): Nature imitates life. “Hey, beautiful creature,” it seems to say, “what has man done to you?” Or, “Hey, little human, what are you doing in that tree, with that big head?” If we could see life through nature’s eyes, what would nature art look like? See below for a little magic in your everyday life.
How different types of houses are shaping our future: Esther’s Story (VIDEO)
This is the story of a woman who has managed to find a home solution in one of the most densely populated countries in the world. Her way, a Tiny Home, may not be for everyone. But she has an interesting perspective to offer the world. Says Esther: People with different types of houses and alternative lifestyles hold the key to the way we live in the future. You can watch a documentary about her story below.
Slow travel, integrity and a whole new view on ‘progress’: Santo Stefano in Italy
The restoration project behind a once abandoned Italian village offers the world a unique approach to the meaning of progress. Santo Stefano di Sessanio is all about slow travel, history, integrity, authenticity and local people. And now, in a small but symbolic step, the local government has shown its support for the project’s vision. We speak to Daniele Kihlgren, the ‘maverick’ behind this daring project in the mountains near Rome. (And don’t forget to watch the beautiful documentary trailer about the project at the end).
The ‘Climate Scientist Who Refused to fly’: new victory, new perspective?
The climate scientist Dr. Grimalda refused to fly for his research trip and was fired as a result. But now he has won a legal victory. In an unusual turn of events, his former employer has decided to offer legal compensation for his dismissal. Meanwhile, his lawyer in the case has also asked an interesting question. Is this the beginning of a new perspective on how our work affects the state of the earth? (And please don’t forget to watch a trailer of a beautiful movie about Dr Grimalda’s incredible journey below.)