A Philosophy on Being Human

In the rush of modern life, it’s easy to forget the most fundamental truth about ourselves: we are animals. Humans, for all our complexities, are part of nature, and our survival has always depended on our relationship with the land, waters and their inhabitants, as well as the sun, moon, stars and of course each other. We’ve developed technologies, systems and language that seem to separate us from these connections, but the truth remains—we are of nature, not apart from it.

We Are Omnivores

Humans are omnivores, gifted a digestive system that allows us to thrive on a diverse diet that comes directly from the earth. The industrialised food system has skewed our perception of what “eating well” means, offering convenience at the cost of true nourishment. When we return to whole, unprocessed foods—seasonal fruits and vegetables, nutrient-dense animal products, and clean, untainted waters—we align ourselves with what our bodies are built for.

Our ancestors didn’t count macros or track calories. They ate according to availability, intuition, and necessity. They honoured the food they consumed and recognised the interconnectedness of all life. When we embrace this approach, we reclaim not only our physical health but a sense of belonging to the natural world.

We Are Animals

Spend a moment watching animals in the wild, and you’ll notice a simplicity and rhythm to their lives. They move with purpose, rest without guilt, and respond to their instincts. They don’t need reminders to hydrate, sunbathe, or stretch—they just do it because it feels right, they lack the brain regions that challenge their intuitive knowing.

As humans, we’ve buried these instincts under layers of societal expectations and distractions. But the behaviours of animals can guide us back to ourselves:

• Resting without shame: Animals know when to pause and restore. We must unlearn the glorification of busyness.
• Moving naturally: Animals don’t exercise; they explore, play, and work in ways that strengthen their bodies.
• Eating instinctively: Animals eat what nourishes them, not what marketing campaigns suggest.
• Staying connected: Most animals thrive in groups, valuing connection and mutual support. So do we.

We Are of Nature

The sun rises and sets. The tides ebb and flow. The seasons cycle, and so do we. Our ancestors understood this intimately, structuring their lives around the rhythms of the earth. But today, we often fight these natural patterns—staying indoors under artificial light, waking well after dawn, not seeking sleep until after midnight, and over-scheduling ourselves in defiance of the seasons’ energy.

Reconnecting to nature doesn’t have to mean living off the grid. Simple practices like stepping outside barefoot, eating seasonally, exposing your skin to sunlight, and observing the moon’s phases can begin to realign you with these cycles.

A Call to Remember

Our health and happiness depend on remembering these truths:

• We are omnivores who thrive on whole, diverse foods.
• We are animals who can learn from the wisdom of the wild.
• We are of nature, connected to its cycles and rhythms.

In a world that often tries to sell us solutions to problems we could solve ourselves, this philosophy is about simplicity, observation, and trust. It’s about listening to our bodies, respecting the land, and understanding that health—true health—comes not from separation but from reconnection.

What if being human is simpler than we’ve made it out to be? What if the answers have always been here, waiting for us to remember?

Love Hayley x