Day 14: Seeing the world through the eyes of Sir David Attenborough

"There isn’t a more distinguishable voice for our planet than Sir David Attenborough. Over the years, he’s taken us on countless journeys to some of Earth’s wildest places and inspired entire generations to take care of the place we all call home. " WWF Australia

"It seems to me that the natural world is the greatest source of excitement; the greatest source of visual beauty; the greatest source of intellectual interest. It is the greatest source of so much in life that makes life worth living." DA

I haven't followed this British broadcaster and biologist much over the years, but I did watch the conversation he had with the late great Queen Elizabeth 2 in her garden and I found them both down to earth as they walked around looking at trees and laughing at the shady location of a sundial.

The Queen's Green Planet

The Queen laughs with Sir David Attenborough about a sundial

"An understanding of the natural world is a source of not only great curiosity, but great fulfilment." DA

I found their interchange very light hearted and casual. It wasn't the standard visit laced with royal protocol. It was like they were friends going for a walk like friends do. It gave me a sense that she was indeed human, and he had access to that humanity in that moment.

"It's surely our responsibility to do everything within our power to create a planet that provides a home not just for us, but for all life on Earth." DA

Sir David Attenborough's love for the planet and everything on it that draws breath and exudes life is inspiring. He has spent over nine decades loving this earth and doing what he can to see that it stays beautiful.

The truth is: the natural world is changing. And we are totally dependent on that world. It provides our food, water and air. It is the most precious thing we have and we need to defend it.” DA

How does a man like Attenborough process the world around him? What does he accredit the beauty? Who is responsible for this planet and all it's life and wonders? After decades of life roaming the globe... what does Sir David Attenborough see?

“The whole of life is coming to terms with yourself and the natural world. Why are you here? How do you fit in? What’s it all about?” DA

Sir David Attenborough on God

Nature doesn't need one answer.  There are many stories that try answer the ultimate question.  Why are we here?  But like Attenborough say in the video... "Which one do you choose?"  I appreciate his agnostic approach to the question.  Maybe it doesn't need an explanation or a conclusion.  It is and may be the ultimate answer isn't available to humans and doesn't need to be.  

“People must feel that the natural world is important and valuable and beautiful and wonderful and an amazement and a pleasure.” DA

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