PRODUCTS AND CRAFTS OF THE ENVIRONMENT

Abstract

An Esan adage says: “Ejaye Ole-akhor.” Meaning “One resembles his/her dwelling place or environment.” The message is that: “the environment makes the person” or “the person is a product of his/her environment and in turn makes the environment.” Environment here is understood as geographical, socio-ethical and cultural milieu. All that the senses explore and in particular, the physical environment. The opinion of this paper is that, human activities have impacted more negatively on the environment. The environment is reciprocating on a global scale and the consequences are dire for the lives of the elements in the universe, including human life. Humanity is tied in a web with the environment and its elements. Hence, there is need to pay attention to the importance of the environment, its health and the consequences of human relationship with the environment. The consideration is multiple approaches that reveal the complex nature of the human life and its realisation in a given physical community and its universal implication. Using the analytic-exposé and synthetic methods, this paper takes a cue from Laudato Si and aims at awakening consciousness about human discipline and integrity as beneficiary and craft of the environment. The environment needs the attention of all as life is incarnate in it. The health of the environment impacts the wellbeing of the inhabitants. Therefore, for life to continue in the universe and flourish, all need to harmoniously work to preserve and maintain the health of the environment.