The Little Book of Otter Philosophy. Jennifer McCartney

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Introduction: Welcome to the Otter Philosophy

      Stressed? Overworked? No time for play? There must be an otter way!

      Otters are some of the most delightful animals on the planet. These long, lean, furry creatures embody pure joy in so many ways. What other species builds water slides for fun? Or holds hands with their friends just because? Or wraps themselves in seaweed, so they can nap without floating away? These intelligent, water-dwelling mammals are not only an essential part of the world’s (and YouTube’s) ecosystem, they also have a lot to teach us about the way we live.

In a world obsessed with work and productivity, otters are a reminder about the importance of play.* They’re fun, lively animals that love a good laugh with friends. They don’t give a shit about deadlines, or who ate the last bonbon or how many emails are in their inbox. Hell, they don’t really stress about anything. ‘Just play. Have fun. Enjoy the game’ is their motto (and Michael Jordan’s). They resist the assumption that being an adult requires a serious, no-nonsense attitude. They embrace playtime like it’s their job. They laugh and chatter and take group naps together, to-do lists be damned. And they’ve also been on this planet in some form or another for around 6 million years – a testament to the value of their way of life, surely? In a world that often feels isolating and lonely, where hard work and productivity are valued above all else, it’s high time we recognised the wisdom of these joyful, friendly animals.

If you’ve been paying attention to the internet or been to the zoo in recent years, you’re likely a bit envious of the otter already. We’ve all seen videos of otters holding hands, playing with balls and nibbling СКАЧАТЬ