Lisa: It was a pleasure meeting you on this amazing once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Your comment about Charles Darwin struck me, as I have myself misunderstood his famous "survival of the fittest" theory as a possible explanation for man's aggression, where only "the strongest survive," as something potentially innate and inevitable. The idea that it's "those who adapt in ways that best suit their environments" seems more hopeful for humans and the planet, though whether we do successfully adapt remains to be seen, as you note. Also, mere survival seems a low bar. Can we, as you hopefully wonder "adapt in ways that honor the wonder of life."
Thanks, Jude. You were definitely an important part of my delight in the whole experience. I can see your smile as I read your words "mere survival seems a low bar."
Lisa: It was a pleasure meeting you on this amazing once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Your comment about Charles Darwin struck me, as I have myself misunderstood his famous "survival of the fittest" theory as a possible explanation for man's aggression, where only "the strongest survive," as something potentially innate and inevitable. The idea that it's "those who adapt in ways that best suit their environments" seems more hopeful for humans and the planet, though whether we do successfully adapt remains to be seen, as you note. Also, mere survival seems a low bar. Can we, as you hopefully wonder "adapt in ways that honor the wonder of life."
Thanks, Jude. You were definitely an important part of my delight in the whole experience. I can see your smile as I read your words "mere survival seems a low bar."
So inspiring!! And your Instagram photos are wonderful!!