Do you ever get the feeling that our modern life isn't all that it's cracked up to be? That the way we live day to day, and the things we choose to prioritize, aren't necessarily the right things, at least the ones that resonate deeply in our souls. For me, life seems to be full of rules that either I chafe at, or have become so used to, that I don't even notice them anymore. Does it feel like that to you? You know, I’ve realized that when I feel this way, the one place I can run to, that it feels like everyone runs to, is the natural world, right outside our windows. For me, Nature has become a place of redemption, solace, and renewal from my disappointments with modern life, and also the key to joy. And frankly, I am obsessed with understanding the ways Nature can inspire and enrich our everyday lives. My name is Christopher Grant Ward, and this is Rebel Nature, the podcast for anyone interested in exploring how Nature can rewire our brains and our perception of everyday things. I am an award-winning artist and naturalist, who has been exploring these ideas for quite sometime. But also, I am just like you, still struggling and feeling lost in the noise of modern life. You see, in the past few years since leaving my corporate career to become an artist, I’ve been on a quest to rethink how I live in the world, to learn how to see the world differently, and to challenge assumptions about everyday things, by looking at them through the lens of the natural world. As I explore these questions for myself, I have also made it my mission to share my journey with world, with you, to offer you a different perspective about the world we live in. Every other week, this podcast will explore an open question from my journal: questions about how we live in the modern world, how we define ourselves, and our perspective on everyday things. And then we will look for answers to these questions in the natural world. By listening, you'll learn new ways to see life for what it is, what it can be, and gain insights to enhance your well-being, and ultimately how Nature serves as a beautiful redemption from life’s rigid and grid-like expectations. Some episodes are solo episodes where I explore a question or topic. I'll also be featuring guests who can provide their own transformative insights with nature. If you love exploring life's questions and are looking for inspiring answers, go ahead and subscribe to Rebel Nature wherever you get your podcasts. Modern life too often feels at odds with the one outside our window. Lets reset. I'm so glad you're listening. Christopher Grant Ward
