The Law of Equilibrium

The Law of Equilibrium

Decades ago, scientists were suggesting that AI (artificial intelligence) could surpass that of the human brain and this could be very dangerous. I think they were right! Since then, human nature has consumed the world with greed, power hungry leaders, colonisation,...
The Wrath of Nature

The Wrath of Nature

The Wrath of Nature Having lived many years in San Francisco, Houston, and the Alaska bush, I have personally endured the perils and damage of hurricanes, flooding, ice storms, hail storms, and earthquakes.  I have witnessed, but not experienced myself, the terrifying...
Dead of Winter

Dead of Winter

Laura Emerson The term, “Dead of Winter” sounds negative, doesn’t it?  Maybe even dire? How about the synonym, Fall, for Autumn? Actually, the cold season is as necessary and beneficial to plants as nightly sleep is to humans.  It is a period of rest and rejuvenation....
Autumn and a Lesson in Aging with Splendor

Autumn and a Lesson in Aging with Splendor

In the vibrancy of seasonal change, nature reminds us that our richest time of life is when we become seed-bearers. I turned seventy this year. The number is so inconceivable to me that I almost whisper it in my own head. How did I get here is the constant question we...
The Rise of Religious Naturalism

The Rise of Religious Naturalism

The Rise of Religious Naturalism: A New Public Theology of Sacred Nature Wayne Martin Mellinger, Ph.D. Abstract The Rise of Religious Naturalism: A New Public Theology of Sacred Nature explores the emergence of Religious Naturalism (RN) as both a theological...
Savor More; Feel Better

Savor More; Feel Better

Indulging your senses in nature not only awakens your awareness, but can increase your joy. Of all the seasons, in my opinion, summer is the one that most deserves the title, “season of succulence.” The word that means juicy, moist, lush, and ripe, simply belongs to...