Weaving Inclusiveness: Babale's Artistic Union
Such a welcome break at Agva, a hidden gem and so different from all the structure of ordered urban life. I found seclusion become synonymous with peace as we rested in the untouched beauty of nature. Agva stands as a tranquil sanctuary, a place where the clamor, and long drives, give way to serenity.
Nestled between two rivers — Göksu and Yeşilçay — Agva is a village gifted with the abundance of nature. Nature has always been my unpaid therapist, silently listening to my thoughts and concerns, providing a form of ephemeral yet effective medicine.
Beyond the commercialized label of ecotherapy, there’s a powerful natural method of healthy inclusion that is priceless. Nature’s ability to calm the restless mind, other than being a natural form of support for neurodivergent individuals, also holds the unsaid role of a teacher whose pedagogy is composed of acceptance and surrender to something larger than oneself.
Did you know that constant engagement with nature can positively influence individuals with ASD? Recent studies have revealed that heavier community tree canopy coverage is associated with lower severity of challenges with those living on the spectrum, while gray spaces tended to exacerbate such problems
.Yet, beyond the confines of this peaceful haven, the specter of rampant urbanization looms large — a sentiment that often overshadows the importance of inclusivity. As cities expand, the needs of PwIDDs can be disregarded, leaving them on the fringes of society. How does one change that, was a thought on my mind as I stood on the fringe where the land meets one of the many mouths of the Black Sea at a sangam of two rivers, between which this tranquil city lies cradled.
I am, thus, reminded of the many inclusive havens, far from commercial influence, where no matter who one is and how they are wired, one can rest peacefully in the arms of nature!
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