Long before the industrial revolution, when people had a healthy respect for the environment, there was a beautiful balance within the chaos. Then we invented cement. It is difficult to feel connected to the earth while walking on cement, or asphalt, pavement, bricks you name it. You won't feel anything. If you do, it'll probably be the cop inquiring about your bizarre behavior.
Pavement blocks the rhythm.
Next, go try it in a big open field. I suggest Doanes Meadow on Palomar mountain. Now that's connection. Cut of from the earth's natural rhythms, humans have to rely on their own. By disconnecting from the natural rhythms we disconnect from the natural world.