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Wild thing

The pace of modern life demands convenience to function, but often at the expense of primal instinct. Being able to turn on a switch and instantaneously acquire light, heat and entertainment has distanced us from our wildness and the biorhythms of nature. Yet it’s possible to retune into your innate wildness, your primal essence, and still enjoy the comfort of paved streets and snug homes.

Rewilding isn’t about donning a loincloth and swinging from lamppost to lamppost. It’s much subtler than that. Slowing down is key. Nothing happens in a hurry in nature. Even hurricanes take time to amass their whirling centres. And so cultivating a practice of rewilding in suburbia is a process of sowing seeds every day.

Reconnect with the sun’s cycle

The sun governs all life in the solar system. Technology, weather and our consciousness are all affected by solar flares, so it makes sense that forming an intimate connection with the sun links you to everything. Sleep without curtains. Wake naturally to dawn. A key tenet of rewilding is to keep the flow of things as organic and

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