To right themselves, they have to make corrections. Here in Southern California, we are off course only because we are actually on the wrong course. Granted, a shopping mall is never too far away. We can get ice cream in thirty-one flavors. And the Heart of Africa can be found just east of Escondido.
Understanding does have it's price, but then again so does ignorance.
Making connections doesn't have to be difficult. In fact, the less you do the more connected you become. As much as I respect the people at REI and Adventure 16, all that high-priced equipment just gets in the way of being with the environment. Instead of jogging on the beach, try sitting there for an hour alone. When you're out in Anza Borrego Desert, get out of your off-road vehicle and just be .