105. Don’t Look for Connection in Nature, Listen for It with Liz McKenzie

Liz McKenzie is an Award-Winning Filmmaker, Writer, and Editor. Her eye for sharing small wonders is extraordinary and you will come away with fresh eyes for your surroundings, no matter where you are. In this episode, she tells stories from her work that prove to her that animals can sense our good intentions and they will act accordingly. Liz points to little known wonders like the fact that birds are fighting their battles with songs, and she talks about possible partnerships between humans and animals that could save our futures now.&nbsp;&nbsp; She gives us examples of hope that demonstrate people and industry are finally waking up.&nbsp; We talk about how valuable it can be to listen to other voices, not just the human voices.&nbsp; Liz’s projects have taken her from the arctic to Tasmania. From the decks of fishing boats in the Gulf of Alaska, to creating intimate film portraits of Kangaroos in eastern Australia . Most importantly, Liz is the filmmaker for an amazing nature documentary called “The Singing Planet” that I highly recommend. Liz McKenzie’s view of the world around us will give you access to an expansive feeling whenever you need one.&nbsp; [00:00- 02:50] Opening Liz has an for sharing the extraordinary Passion for telling unique stories about the natural world [02:51- 10:35] The Singing Planet Sound recordist: Richard Nelson and Hank Lentfer Natural sounds in Glacier Bay National Park, AK Its as if we forget to listen to the element Are we listening? Do we know who those other voices are? We need time in nature as much as we need resources The idea of mindfulness and meditation Creating a natural oasis in your backyard Wild in the Garden State- Dave and Sarah Galloway The Parklit [10:36- 13:29] Space is not the limitation, it’s really the imagination Nature is always trying to be there for us and we have to make room for it Miami [13:30- 22:16] Animals can sense our intentions <