Nature cannot recede. It cannot get worse. It only improves upon itself year after year, and it is us humans, in our attempts to contain nature that block it from doing so and reaching its full potential. Nature cannot recede. It never says no, can never be not bothered. What a wonderful metaphor for the human spirit, and even our day to day lives. Nature can be used like an inspirational quote. Can’t be bothered going to the gym? What would nature do? WWND? No time to relax, rest or sleep. WWND?
The weeds, plants and trees will always try to crack through our pavements. Damp will always find ways to penetrate your home. Moss or clover will always attack your manicured lawn with a fervour bordering on the religious. A green ISIS. Animals will always find a way to survive until they drop down dead of hunger, thirst of exhaustion. How many humans in this western end of Christendom can say that? The spider will always gain access to your garage. The rocks will always fall down the mountain, the waves will always roar up the shore.