Assembly Quote by Gary Snyder
“Wilderness is a place where the wild potential is fully expressed, a diversity of living and nonliving beings flourishing according to their own sorts of order. In ecology we speak of "wild systems." When an ecosystem is fully functioning, all the members are present at the assembly. To speak of wilderness is to speak of wholeness. Human beings came out of that wholeness, and to consider the possibility of reactivating membership in the Assembly of All Beings is in no way regressive.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Practice of the Wild” (1974)
Wilderness represents a fully functioning ecosystem where all parts coexist, and humans can reconnect with this wholeness without regressing.
In simple terms: Nature’s wholeness shows how everything fits together.
Key Takeaway
Seek to restore ecological balance in your life.
Themes
ecology
wholeness
interdependence
reconnection
Mood
thoughtful
inspired
Type
philosophical
activist
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- education
- personal health
- community projects
Key Concepts
systems thinking
biophilia
sustainability
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can you take to support ecosystem health?
- How does recognizing interdependence change your choices?
A Different Perspective
Human societies often prioritize convenience over ecological integrity.
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