A Type of Homesickness

I recently learned of a new word - solastalgia. Environmental philosopher Glenn Albrecht combined "solace" and "nostalgia" to describe “a type of homesickness or melancholia that you feel when you’re at home and your home environment is changing around you in ways that you feel are profoundly negative.”

personal essay, nature writing, blog postRosie CarterFebruary 17, 2021nature, nature writing, personal growth, personal essay, canyon country, climate change, solastalgia, wilderness, desert life, artist life, awe, advocating for what we love

unexpected answers

Life is rather tricky to maneuver through no matter where you are. Opportunity is embedded in community and you're lucky if you find a place you love. The rest is just attitude and perspective.

blog post, personal essayRosie CarterJanuary 5, 2020colorado plateau, mesa verde national park, personal growth, four corners, community, turkey vulture, canyon country, personal essay, southwest landscape

recurring themes

The acknowledgement on everyone's part that not knowing what the heck you're up to is really just inherent in being alive was immensely helpful to hear.