# The world is not to be put in order. The world is ... | Wendell Berry Quote

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> The world is not to be put in order. The world is order. It is for us to put ourselves in unison with this order.

## What This Quote Means

Connecting with the natural world restores our sense of proportion and wonder.

## About Wendell Berry

Wendell Berry is an American novelist, poet, farmer, and environmental activist who writes about the connection between land and community.

Wendell Berry (1934-present) is a farmer-writer who champions sustainable agriculture, local community, and the connection between people and land.

## How to Apply This Wisdom

### Nature time

Spend at least 20 minutes in nature today.

### Observe closely

Pick one natural element and study it with full attention.

### Nature metaphor

Consider what lessons the natural world offers for your current situation.

## Reflection Questions

- When do I feel most connected to the natural world?

- What can I learn from observing nature''s patterns?

- How does time in nature affect my mental state?

## More Quotes by Wendell Berry

> The Earth is what we all have in common.

> The peace of wild things.

> Do unto those downstream as you would have those upstream do unto you.

> It may be that when we no longer know what to do, we have come to our real work, and when we no longer know which way to go, we have begun our real journey.

> Eating is an agricultural act.