This is the termite mound in front of the Bhoomi office. If you have visited our Bhoomi campus, this towering 6-foot natural structure is something you definitely wouldn’t miss. The sheer magnificence sparks curiosity—after all, how often do you see a termite mound thriving in a space where humans coexist?

The space outside the Bhoomi office is always in a state of flux. Leaves flutter down, flowers bloom and wither, spiders spin delicate webs, and caterpillars munch away at the plants. Yet, amid all this constant change, there’s one thing that remains: the ants. Their trails may shift, weaving new paths around the building, but they are always there. Their presence is unmistakable, a line of life bustling across the pathways, industrious and unwavering.

For the longest time, I’ve felt that art is just about everywhere and not only in the things we create. I even see human beings as a form of art. Well, that’s just me! In my thoughts and conversations with others, I’ve noticed that we have a lens that differentiates between art and nature. It doesn’t sink in for me that there’s much of a difference between the two. To understand this concept better, I did some digging of my own and found the following:

Last year, I made the decision to leave my job in pursuit of a path that aligned with my deep passion for nature. I began exploring opportunities that would allow me to engage meaningfully with my interests, and that’s when I came across the TFN Fellowship Program. As I read through the brochure, I felt an immediate connection—it seemed like exactly what I had been searching for.

I The orientation program at Bhoomi College helped me gain insights into various topics like multiple intelligences, systems thinking, strengths theory, mind maps, food, water, waste, etc. The exploration of the four basic factors in types of learning—physical, emotional, spiritual, and intellectual (PESI)—added another layer to my understanding. The theatre sessions, focusing on voice modulation, plot-driven enactments, and creative imagination, have been especially useful in my role as a nature educator.