I had the exact same experience as Nate listening to Dougald read an opening story from his book. I had also been lying on the sofa reading At Work in the Ruins but hearing it spoken by the author had an entirely different affect on me. I think that part of this was the fact that Nate was also listening to him read it. Because I share a love of nature/life with Nate, even though I don’t know him personally, there is a bond of respect. And there must be something sacred about reading together or listening to a story together that brings out so many more riches than simply reading words from a page by oneself, however beautiful or rewarding that experience may be.
I read the book a few months ago. This conversation brought to life so much more than I was able to grasp when reading the book alone. This is one of those episodes that I will definitely watch again. So much gentle wisdom. Also Nate’s expressions in this episode were priceless!
Thank you for bringing Dougald Hine to your series. His vision is so needed, so kindly and practically and poetically gifted to us. Honeyed medicine which I gobble. I have followed him and his Dark Mountain cohorts from the Manifesto's birth: SO grateful.
I had the exact same experience as Nate listening to Dougald read an opening story from his book. I had also been lying on the sofa reading At Work in the Ruins but hearing it spoken by the author had an entirely different affect on me. I think that part of this was the fact that Nate was also listening to him read it. Because I share a love of nature/life with Nate, even though I don’t know him personally, there is a bond of respect. And there must be something sacred about reading together or listening to a story together that brings out so many more riches than simply reading words from a page by oneself, however beautiful or rewarding that experience may be.
I read the book a few months ago. This conversation brought to life so much more than I was able to grasp when reading the book alone. This is one of those episodes that I will definitely watch again. So much gentle wisdom. Also Nate’s expressions in this episode were priceless!
great episode 👋🏽👋🏽
Thank you for bringing Dougald Hine to your series. His vision is so needed, so kindly and practically and poetically gifted to us. Honeyed medicine which I gobble. I have followed him and his Dark Mountain cohorts from the Manifesto's birth: SO grateful.
39:16 - The Great Humbling 🙏
The opening story reminded me of Harry Chapin's Cats in the Craddle. It always makes me cry.