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Question
How does nature succeed in its ‘Alchemy’? What can it turn a small person into?
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Solution
The metaphor of alchemy, the conversion of basic metals into gold, is used in the lesson ‘Alchemy of Nature’ to illustrate how nature can produce wonder and beauty out of seemingly insignificant things. A person might experience awe, inspiration, and a sense of belonging to something greater than oneself when they are in nature.
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| 1. Rainbow | ||
| 2. Caterpillar | ||
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| Part of Nature | Special Feature | Value Learnt |
| 1. Water | ||
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