In "The Year of the Flood" by Margaret Atwood, the character Adam One imparts a profound observation about nature and the divine. He suggests that the raw power of nature is overwhelming, akin to a potent drug that can intoxicate or incapacitate those unprepared for its intensity. This reflects the idea that humanity has distanced itself from the natural world, making it necessary to moderate its impact.

Similarly, Adam One draws a parallel to the concept of God, positing that an unfiltered experience of the divine can lead to an overwhelming overdose. Just as we must dilute nature to make it manageable, we also require a way to process and interpret our spiritual experiences, indicating a need for balance and moderation in both our relationship with nature and the divine.