At times, working in big cities far from nature, I have been sick with nesomania, and I think the reason is this: On the islands one has both the time and the inclination to communicate with the stars and the trees and the waves drifting ashore, one lives more intensely.
In James A. Michener's book "World Is My Home," he reflects on the impact of urban life on his well-being. He conveys a sense of illness he associates with being disconnected from nature, a condition he describes as nesomania. This feeling underscores the importance of a close relationship with the natural environment, which can often feel lost in the hustle of big cities.
Michener emphasizes that life on islands allows for...
