Humility is born in wildness. We are not protecting grizzlies from extinction; they are protecting us from the extinction of experience as we engage with a world beyond ourselves. The very presence of a grizzly returns us to an ecology of awe. We tremble at what appears to be a dream yet stands before us on two legs and roars.
Humility originates from wildness and the awe it inspires. The presence of animals like grizzlies reminds us that they do not merely face the threat of extinction; rather, they safeguard our connection to an authentic experience of the natural world beyond human constructs.
When we encounter a grizzly, it reconnects us with a sense of wonder and reverence for the ecology of awe, evoking feelings as if witnessing a dream in reality. The animal's powerful presence and roar symbolize a profound reminder of the wild’s importance in maintaining our sense of humility and place in nature.
