Bioregional Thinking

I thought this article presented a very interesting and refreshing angle. We hear so much in the media these days about our environment and its deterioration, most of it from the angle that we should take action because if we don't, our planet is screwed. However, this article approaches the issue much more personally.
Thayer tells us that we are a product of our environment, and that we will never know who we are, or our purpose in life if we don't delve into out surroundings and establish a deep-seeded love of our home. It's a warning: understanding yourself is understanding your environment, and as more and more people stray from biophilia, the natural environment of our homes if falling apart. If there is nothing left for us to attach to and love, we will never reach our full potential as human beings.