Able Quote by Lyall Watson
“We share our planet quite naturally with a permanent aeroplankton; a buoyant ecology too soft to hear, too small to see, but heavy with mood and meaning. Imagine being aware of all these airy inclusions - and you can begin to understand how it might feel to be able to smell really well.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Secret Life of Plants by Lyall Watson, 1973
The quote highlights unseen microscopic life that influences our environment and emotions, suggesting heightened awareness can deepen sensory experience.
In simple terms: Invisible tiny organisms affect mood; noticing them can enhance perception.
Key Takeaway
Pay attention to the unseen to enrich your senses.
Themes
environment
perception
interconnectedness
Mood
curious
reflective
Type
observational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- gardening
- urban living
- mindfulness practice
- environmental education
Key Concepts
microbiology
ecology
sensory awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- How might you practice noticing the invisible around you?
- What senses could you train to detect subtle environmental cues?
A Different Perspective
The impact of these organisms is subtle and may be difficult to measure scientifically.
![“We cannot wholly rely, as though it were Medieval times, [on the notion that] the only reality is what we see in front of us. There are germs. There are changes that are happening in our planet's ecology that are happening over such a long period of time that we cannot see the changes.” quote by John Hodgman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/1aa/john-hodgman-1811_ecology_we-cannot-wholly-rely-as-though-it-were_2031495.jpg)
