I need a condition to hot weather tutorial.

Indeed! I really like to go into the deep forest and just stand by. After 30 minutes, it becomes so immersive; the sounds, the scents, all the wildlife that goes about. It is humbling and beautiful. Abput trees, it amazes me how the roots act as a complex network of communication between many species; fungus, insects, microorganisms. We (as society) tend to be amazed by developements in science and technology but seldom do we pay attention to the biological wonders out there. Trees are like hotspots in the wood's network of communications! Have a great week!

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Seeing you enjoy it makes me excited🙂 Thanks for sharing!

Yes, there is so much going on in the natural world that we are still learning about. Everyone can contribute to this learning. There are many citizen science projects online where you can enter your observations such as Cornell’s NestWatch, Project Feederwatch and eBird. There are many others like iNaturalist and Journey North. It is great to share your observations with others all around the world even if you do have to do it on a screen. Of course if you are staring at a screen all day you won’t be outside observing all the wonder. 😍

As I was in the garden this morning, I noticed that some millet heads had been excised from their stems by the deer. Before this I had thought it simply an act of wanton cruelty, like a host of soldiers trampling the fields of unlucky farmers, but a thought arose that perhaps it was in fact a horticultural technique meant for perennial grasses that the deer had misapplied to annual grasses (resulting in their subsequent death). When we human people grow rhubarb in the gardens, we cut off the flower stalks so that their leafy growth is more vigorous. The same applies to perennial grasses-when they do not use effort on making seeds, more goes to making tender leaves for the deer to eat. Deer practicing horticulture? This puts an entirely new perspective on the issue. Either the deer people are trying to get rid of or weed out the annual grasses, which they don’t like to eat, or they are slow to learn (just like us) and are trying to apply the technique to the wrong plants. So the issue is that one garden is being tended by two gardeners with conflicting gardening techniques. When I wrote “use effort” I originally had written “expend energy” because it is a clichéd phrase, but that phrasing is so dissociated and cold, and doesn’t conjure a living, conscious plant. Yesterday, I also was weeding and came across a yellowjacket nest while unaware of its existence. Its existence became quite evident before long. Most of the other human people around me would label them as evil vermin, but because of different attitudes I am happy that they are there. There is a quote, but I forgot the origin and exact wording. To paraphrase very roughly: When there are no wolves, mountain lions, wasps, and poison ivy, then human beings lose care, and the ecosystem begins inevitably to decline. But having these fierce neighbors able and unafraid to defend their own homes, it tugs me back into an active and assertive world that we are living within and not simply experiencing.

Trees become more wise and full of life - as the years go by - overflowing with spirit. Plants and trees and flowers and fruits and vegetables and nuts and seeds can sense our emotions, read our thoughts and respond - just as water does - and also the minerals in the rocks and stones and mountains - this fact is documented by numerous independent researchers in books titled: The Secret Life of Plants ... also the mushrooms ... many books and researchers expose all this ... while the vast majority of humans are so detached from the reality of this world as to be rendered insane.

Kenton, at 5:04 ... "We can imagine that, that's a more complex, 'machine' activity..." (a Tree Gen-erating a chemical that's attracive to a particular Predator's Natural Adversaries.) {And the famed "Mechanical NightingGale" of the Orient's mythological Culture IS a remarkable 'machine'... yet it's got NUTHin' on the wonder and majesty of an authentic NightingGale singing.} .... although to me, It seems as though the Sugar Maple is marshalling Natural Allies in It's fight to exist and thrive..., as peacefully as is possible, in a Whorl' with voracious enemies. 🙂 Rick Bonner Pennsyltuck

Birds in Hawaii are very very loudly and excitedly singing early in the mornings - I wondered what all that chatter was about so I listened very closely - this is what they were singing: You would not believe the dream I had!

i konw most believe being addicted is like a drug i disagree with that because it don't matter if some of us choose to take a break from technology or anything else we still going to be addicted to something else too like nature that is still addiction to me and i don't like the majority always say stay away from the screen stop being addicted to technology being told what to do being force take a break from it because i don't wanna do that because it won't make me happy at all i always hate being force to do certain things i don't wanna do because i love embrace being addicted to most technologies i love because it makes me happy i think there is nothing wrong if some choose to be addicted to technology it's not bad unhealthy thing to me i think it's good natural thing to me if some choose to be addicted to technology just like i'm ok if some choose to not be addicted to technologies but i know there will always be some that are not ok some being addicted to technology and some will be ok some that are ok some being addicted to technologies as long we respect everyone's free will being open minded as long we respect everyone's free will decsions because i agree resonate most say there is no right or wrong decsions path as long it makes some of us happy but if it doesn't make some people happy than that's when i can agree is when they can found something else to do that do make some of them happy and as long we are not forceful close minded disrespectful making some stop being addicte if some if some don't wanna stop being addicted i just want to share my difference point of view perspective

I really enjoy hearing birds in the morning. It's so much better than an alarm clock

I honestly don't feel that we give enough consideration to the consciousness to the other species we share this world with. Dogs mourn the loss of loved ones in a similar way that we do. I think there may be a disconnect in that we can't experience the world through the life of a tree, dog or insect. Next week I'm home and I'm looking forward to some low tech time! Love you my friend 💚

I remember being in the forest one fall with some hairy wood mint. The mint plants’ main stems had died, but the branches were still alive, and they were forming aerial roots. The now dead stems would flop over, planting the little plantlets into the soft mud where they would take root.

one thing I love about your videos is how I don't have to rush to adjust my volume as the video starts - usually there is loud intro music on the typical yt video

I love it when out wandering..., I light upon a Lady Bird -- could be a Robin or a Blue Jay or a Finch or a Cardinal or even a Falcon -- twittering with Her Partner : " You an' I, She says, are gonna play a new game today. It's called, let's build Us a Nest." And the Fella invariably says something like, "Well why..., when there're so many OTHER fun things that You and I could do, would I wanna do THAT?!?" "You want to build a Nest with Me, SweetHeart, because that's what I want to do. And You know.... what I want to do is what YOU wanna do. Am I right?" He invariably cocks His head up to the left, pondering..., then to the right, considering His Honey's proposition, before tweeting back to Her, "You're right again Dear; let's You an' I get down to it." 🙂 Rick Bonner Pennsyltuck

I have been a bluebird box monitor for many years. The nest building is very interesting but what really amazes me is how the parents are able to take care of the tiny naked hatchlings so tenderly. It is such a privilege to see their growth and development and be a part of helping the birds be successful.

Very inspiring! One’s life can be similar to a bird’s nest - chaotic yet resolute

To be able to peer into the secret lives of animals, as well as plants, is a gift. Every spring a pair of robins builds a nest under the eave of my house on top of the hardware that anchors the electrical cable to the siding. I am very over-protective of the space surrounding the nest during their stay. When the young have fledged, and I am fairly certain a second brood isn't in the making, I take down the nest and marvel at its construction. It's a perfectly round cup made of mud and dry grasses that the pair seem to "throw up" in a matter of days! I take pleasure in knowing that the eave of my house offers mom protection from the capricious spring weather as she warms her eggs ps. really enjoy teatime Kenton. great way to set the tone for the day

Their nest building powers are amazing lol. I hang up my ladder one day, the next day go to grab it and there’s a big ol’ nest on it with eggs inside. My first though “who put this here?” Lol

Nature is amazing😊

Last summer, I was visiting a local tourist attraction, featuring a view of the Olympic Peninsula, from Vancouver Island, and happened to catch a Raven and a juvenile Bald Eagle, chasing one-another over the treetops, catching and dropping a piece of rope. I don't expect that most people are aware that animals play, just as humans do. It's amazing to watch, when you're fortunate to see it happen.

Dude got skills

A few years ago, I let go of what I call my irrational fears, e.g. the fear of my airplane crashing... But on the other hand I value what I call rational fears, that are helping me to realize a dangerous situation, I wouldn't want to miss them. If I am uncertain, if a fear is "rational"l or not, I pause and wait for my intuition to tell me, if I need to do react to it or not. If I decide to move on, I accept the possible consequences as something I want to experience. Instead of fear I focus on trust, gratitude, being responsible for everything, that happens to me, and on being honest with myself. I try to reflect on my feelings. So the fears of not belonging or not being seen or valued often are only needs formed in my childhood, the fears of a little child, not relevant any more and I can let them go und move on with trust and accepting me / a challenge. I trust that everything that happens to me has something to do with me. It's ether an experience I kind of choose or an opportunity to grow or it happens because I postponed something I should have done earlier (and I always know that). I know my personal underlying basic big fears and accept them. And I want to face them and grow together with them. So that's the goal. It does work sometimes... haha!

I actually sometimes hum on both the exhale and inhale but the inhale hum sometimes sounds more like a cow🙄🤣🙃‼

It´s hard to believe in a video with that many cuts! The other thing is that the modern Human is not that strong to survive such events in compare to these guys who handle such conditions for the price of a much shorter life span ! The fact that he had no option to cook water and add some natural oily herbs from needle trees, is disturbing me, because after a night without any sleep, food or water, which a body is screaming for, is really hard to believe that this is no problem. His body is in a very alarming situation which needs hot water to handle that dangerous event!

How come no shivering? I shiver when I’m that cold.

yes i remember your thing with airplanes 🐾

@7:50 yes the media does make things so much worse - highlights all the worst events - i think during covid lots on new youtube channels surfaced that were about 'prepping' - i think just basically fear p0 *RN

I think it does all come down to ego.

I had to rewatch the video twice just to try to understand the one comment where Rebecca was a problem. Maybe the commenter confused your friend with fears with Rebecca?

i notice fear is such the influence in most people's life in these big cities - and its like a contagious disease that spreads like wildfire

I have now even stopped listening to music that much,but the songs i heard long ago,they’re not getting off my mind,I can’t sleep without a song inside my head,i can’t do any task,no matter what i do the whole day,each new or the same song gets stuck inside my head for 24 hours,i need help!!!

I agree that the best antidote to fear is to examine it courageously. My biggest fear is catastrophic climate change. I have joined an online community that helps me examine that fear and develop skills to deal with it. Rewilding is one of those skills so I thank you for your wonderful videos on this topic. Rewilding helps me develop more capacity for joy, creativity and connection. ❤️

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“Rebecca’s” not the problem. You chose to assign yourself to her so you are the problem. Not “Rebecca”. Assigning yourself to someone is putting or having designs on that person. That’s not natural. That is taking an energy and claiming it to your own self without authorization.

Rational fear is a necessary gauge to live a healthy life. I fear most those who fear what they’re told to fear.

I usually don't drive my old Chevy truck - but because I have a smog check soon I'm driving it every day. Get the year old gas out of the tank run the engine. Day one I didn't like not having a/c but the more I drove it the more I liked it. The tan interior had a pleasant earth tone. The old crank windows and the manual transmission made you feel more connected. Lack of a/c made me feel more part of the outdoors with the windows down. I appreciated the small things too: thoughtful dual sun visors, a decent radio for the time and how the radio would say on even after you turn off the car - only stopping when you opened the door. Falling in love again? Closest I can come up with at the moment.

The 10 minute observation window after eating is such an underrated piece of advice! So powerful, Kenton! And it speaks volumes if you just listen. As I've shifted more and more to quality food over time I have naturally started feeling, or maybe just noticing these little affects and how it makes me feel. Very profound. Appreciate this video.

i love the 'negative exercise' love the 'positive exercise' - its very helpful to live a more grateful life

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I got this knife ... on Amazon for around $30. ( 07-20-2024) I am good with that price, because as a budget knife & it is everything you said. The knife fits firmly in the case. NO REAL COMPLAINTS ! .... I did choose to modify mine a little bit. Where the handle flares out there at the end. I took the wooden handles off. Chose to round it off a little bit. I left it flare. I just got rid of the points. I can still use it for chopping like you were talking about because it still has a nice rounded flare on it. ( Especially with the lanyard ) NOW made the handle more smooth and rounded. BUT THAT WAS A PERSONAL CHOICE ! .... Also because it was 1066 carbon steel I did oil the sheath a little bit on the inside. To help cut down on moisture. Even after oiling it. The knife does not slip out of the case. I'LL BE HONEST I USE THIS AS MY MAIN KNIFE. ( I carried a total of three blades in my pack. But when I go out I have my modified version of this. On my belt ( main knife ) Have a neck knife ( A simple quick knife for quick cuts ) Then I have a medium-small Skinner. ( That I only use for skinning ) I like using the right tool or the right job. To spare my blades. I WOULD GIVE THIS KNIFE 4 ****'s maybe a smidgen more. Because it could be a little better. BUT FOR THE PRICE ! .... It's very difficult to beat. As you said, it does feel more natural too. So Would I Recommend It ! YES I would indeed.

Yassss!!!! 👏🏼 this inspired me to write down lots of things I am so grateful for.

I always enjoy hearing the birds singing around you in your special spot. Today I thought I was hearing a red-headed woodpecker. I don’t get to hear them often where I live but I do have a relationship with the downy, hairy and red-bellied woodpeckers in my neighborhood. I keep a hot pepper suet cake hanging for them year round. I have a little garter snake who lives by my front door and chipmunks that live in the stone walls near my house. I greet them whenever I see them. There is always something to love and enjoy through the changing seasons. It only takes a minute to “see” your wild neighbors and wish them a happy day.

Thank you for your insights Kenton. I've found that gratitude can be strong for even the most challenging of situations and people once they're gone because you recognise the importance that those challenges played in your life. Having an attitude that everything is a tool for growth can shift even the darkest time into a possibility. It's interesting that a lot of the time we really only appreciate things when they first appear and when they're about to disappear. I think this is because the mind tends to react to and anticipate change, therefore, the quality of our attention is heightened at these times. It's this attentiveness that give the quality of 'being in love'. I think it's widely assumed/accepted that it's the object of our attention that we love but really when you are truly attentive, you are in love with anything and everything. These times seem to be scarce for most, and come about when for a brief moment the mind can be quiet and just, as you mentioned, perceive things fresh as they are. The challenge is to see things fresh when we've apparently seen and 'known' them for a long time. The reality is that the surroundings and people in our life our fresh every moment - the mind just turns them into knowledge out of habit, which can be especially limiting for relationships. I try to incorporate small rituals of gratitude throughout the day so that it becomes natural to look at life with gratitude. One thing I do is look at my food for a minute or 2 before I eat it, consider the amount of time and effort that has gone into it being here in front of me and feel a deep appreciation that in a few hours, as if by magic, it will become my body. Putting your hands together in front of your heart and looking at something with strong emotion can create wonderful feelings of love and gratitude also. I am grateful that you make videos Kenton, that we can converse like this with minimal effort and that we live in an age where it's easier than ever to help others. Here's to a day filled with love and gratitude :)

M' MAN. Thank You, Kenton...; I'm takin' up..., what You an' Rebecca are lettin' down. Not "buckets o' sand"...; ceramic bowl-fulls o' Livin' Water. (With delicious, chewy, great-textured goodies in it, even!) 🙂 Rick Bonner Pennsyltuck

This was lovely to meditate on this morning! ❤

Thank you for the wise words Kenton 🙏 I wish you and the family a great day! We got some great weather here in Norway today so it will be enjoyed in the garden with book and a cup of coffee.

Fun to listen to these! Thank you for sharing. Good point about the water. Tomorrow I will also pay more attention to how mystical this clear liquid is. For me, I’ve often been annoyed at the sounds my mom makes when she’s gulping and/or eating! She is with me at the cabin and today I felt so grossed out at the sounds she made whilst chewing and swallowing food & drink! But something that really snaps me back to reality is the thought that one day she will be gone and I might actually be sad that I was so grossed out by these noises.. and perhaps I will wish I would have been more chill and at ease and just appreciate my mom for who she is.. in her entirety & with all her funny aspects/“quirks”. Afterall, everything is temporary apparently, so I might as well just chill and let those noises pass through me and perhaps even smile! It is silly, but it’s actually been quite the challenge for years now! As I write this, I laugh! But in the moment of it happening, I can actually feel angry toward the chewing/gulping sounds she makes!! Peculiar, but it’s the challenge to surrender to!

I find myself to be judgmental, why do people paint brick houses, they're being thoughtless parking like that, why do people cut down beautiful healthy trees, etc. I try to remind myself "let he who has never parked hastily cast the first stone". I also add a little Sly Stone, different strokes for different folks, that tones that down.

You talk about worlds. I remember going to a high school marching band competition my son was in and being blown away. Scores of different schools, many (including ours) were from out of state, and some with way over a hundred members. I started to imagine the hundreds of thousands of dollars (more likely millions) in uniforms, instruments and lessons. I began to call encounters worlds-of-their- own. Here was this happening I had no idea was taking place. They're all over if you look for them.