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Susan J Tweit's avatar

Yes, wholeheartedly yes to interdependence! I'm going to quote you in my short meditation on pledging allegiance to the land in tomorrow's newsletter. Thanks for the great example! xo

Dr. Wendy Pabich's avatar

I know you know and am excited to hear that! Can’t wait. Thank you, Susan. 🩵

Jerry's avatar

symbiotic relationships are sadly often overlooked. It is amazing how much cooperation takes place in nature. You just have to stop long enough to notice... Thanks the great article.

Dr. Wendy Pabich's avatar

Thank you, Jerry. Yes, the fabric of the universe depends upon reciprocity, mutualism, cooperation, all of it. And, it’s everywhere!

Natasha Steer's avatar

Loved this!

Dr. Wendy Pabich's avatar

Thank you, Natasha!

Homo Viator's avatar

Perhaps the opposite of independence is not dependence, but interdependence. Nature reminds us that nothing truly thrives alone—not forests, not ecosystems, and not human communities.

Dr. Wendy Pabich's avatar

💯 It’s all connected!

venus faye's avatar

yessss! to all of it!!! thank you for being you! 🙏💞

Dr. Wendy Pabich's avatar

Thank you so much, @venus faye! 💞

Candy Price's avatar

This reminds me of reciprocity and the need to return to it as a society.

Dr. Wendy Pabich's avatar

Thank you, Candy. 💯!!

Angie Stegall's avatar

I have become a cheerful and satisfied bread baker, though I do wish I had a wheat producer like your friend nearby! Thanks for reminding us of the glory of interdependence!

Dr. Wendy Pabich's avatar

Amazing! I made my first sourdough this past winter. It was pretty satisfying. Yes, she is doing amazing things—and the bread is off-the-charts tasty.

Gaines Post's avatar

Beautiful. And I bet that bread tasted great :-)

Dr. Wendy Pabich's avatar

Thank you. It did…deep, rich flavor!

Lizzie Langston's avatar

This rich awesome article of yours made me think of this one by my friend and awesome writer Summer Koster - that the “alpha” is not what we have been taught and only happens in captivity https://summerisferal.substack.com/p/the-alpha-only-exists-in-captivity?r=10ugvx&utm_medium=ios

Dr. Wendy Pabich's avatar

Thank you, Lizzie! I look forward to reading this—it does not surprise me a bit. 🩵

Becca Lawton's avatar

Wendy! I'm with you as you return to that gift of fresh bread on your windshield. So evocative, and moving to be under that sky with you. Deep thoughts. Deeply feeling this world. God, it's such a gift. xo

Dr. Wendy Pabich's avatar

Awww, Becca! So glad we’re on this journey together! 🩵

Robin Motzer's avatar

Thank you for following my work. I'd appreciate you mentioning Wildlands. I'll do the same for you.