In this next chapter of Oathology, we shift from reflection to direct action: showing how engaging with nature can heal the mind, body, and build community. We will dive deep into the science behind joy and human kindness, and how this ties into the healing and beneficial connection to our eco-community (plants, animals, etc). In centering this goodness we can then explore some nuance of decolonized ecological practices.

The year-long series continues as we drop into the inspiring world of Queer Ecology. We will explore the vibrant world of identity, fluidity, and community in the natural world through a queer ecological lens. 

This isn’t necessarily just for queer-identifiying LGBTQIA2S+ folks, but for any readers who feel their unique experience is often oppressed through colonial structures and societal pressures. We will celebrate symbiosis and companionship in nature as a mirror for human identity and expression. 

In a world that demands certainty in the forms of definable borders, binary choices, fixed identities, nature offers a radical alternative. Queerness is not an exception, but rather and essential life-giving force of nature. 

At its core, queerness offers a radical framework for showing up authentically, supporting others in the ways we do best, and cultivating spaces of discovery, joy, and mutual growth.

This piece invites readers to not only reflect on their place in nature, but also consider how active stewardship and engagement with the land can foster deeper joy and connection. 

Readers can explore the process of rooting into their connection to the planet, the cosmos, and their own inner world. This is introductory ethnoecology of the self and your local ecosystem.

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